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AX05 NNZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

109,977 mi
Last recorded109,977 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX05 NNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2024 109,977 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2023 103,850 miles

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 16 Oct 2023 103,850 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked

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

Pass 12 Oct 2022 96,698 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2022 96,670 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both fronts (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2021 90,548 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked

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

Fail 5 Oct 2021 90,548 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Front wing mirror glass cracked

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 87,925 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 84,239 miles

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper lightly weeping

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

Pass 18 Oct 2018 78,427 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlight deteriorated but light output not reduced

Offside Front Headlight deteriorated but light output not reduced

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 73,588 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs lipped (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Oct 2016 65,786 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2016 65,786 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 58,931 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2014 52,020 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 47,345 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2012 42,718 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2011 37,735 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 32,774 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 30,611 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 25,287 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 20,125 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 NNZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 NNZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AX05 NNZ registered?

AX05 NNZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is AX05 NNZ safe to buy?

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