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AX05 NNR

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jul 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

95,884 mi
Last recorded95,884 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NNR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2026 95,884 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Jul 2025 89,661 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 16 Jul 2025 89,661 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Inner Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn upper rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Jul 2024 87,366 miles

slight play in both rear upper rose bushes

Pass 15 May 2023 86,068 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 30 Nov 2021 85,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Top engine cover fitted ; Sill guards fitted

Fail 30 Nov 2021 85,115 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Top engine cover fitted ; Sill guards fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2020 84,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2020 84,407 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Sep 2019 80,565 miles

Both rear suspension bushes worn.

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight standing corrosion on front and rear brake discs

Pass 8 Oct 2018 80,563 miles

Both rear upper outer suspension arm bushes worn close to limit

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 80,563 miles

Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users Petrol fuel filter (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Both rear upper outer suspension arm bushes worn close to limit

Centre to rear exhaust clamp corroded slightly

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 80,560 miles

1) Front wiper blades deteriorated close to limit

2) Both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes worn close to limit

2) Offside front tyre perished in tread close to limit

3) Center to rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 24 Oct 2017 80,558 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

1) Front wiper blades deteriorated close to limit

2) Both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes worn close to limit

2) Offside front tyre perished in tread close to limit

3) Center to rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 17 Aug 2016 79,472 miles

Both front tyre sidewalls damaged slightly

Both front wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 5 Jun 2015 71,173 miles

Offside rear tyre worn close to limit and cracked close to limit on inside side wall.

Pass 6 Jun 2014 64,829 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 56,135 miles

Exhaust clamps corroded close to limit.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Jun 2012 45,917 miles

Exhaust clamps corrroded close to legal limit.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 21 May 2012 45,887 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Exhaust clamps corroded close to legal limit.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2011 34,539 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 27,882 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 17,463 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 10,235 miles

n/s/f and n/s/r tyre wall damage

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AX05 NNR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AX05 NNR, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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AX05 NNR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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