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AX05 NNV

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

162,551 mi
Last recorded162,551 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2026 162,551 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2026 162,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jan 2025 157,061 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2024 152,856 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2024 152,828 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached upper attachment mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 148,725 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2022 146,041 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2022 146,015 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre Perishing - Tyre On 3mm 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 143,448 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Section Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 20 Jan 2021 143,403 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle Section Clamp (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear Box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2020 141,713 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 135,561 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2018 130,239 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 122,834 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 115,656 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 108,077 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2014 99,330 miles

rear brakes may need attention

Pass 28 Jan 2013 89,235 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 79,149 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2011 68,026 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 55,786 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 37,487 miles

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 NNV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 NNV, 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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What year was AX05 NNV registered?

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

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