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SD05 UXF

2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

118,421 mi
Last recorded118,421 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto85,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD05 UXF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2019 118,421 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2018 112,618 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs backing plates/covers corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak engine ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jan 2018 112,617 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower dust covers (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced and o/s/f No pattern/image (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing banana arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded and o/s/f (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front o/s/f n/s/r and o/s/r brake discs backing plates/covers corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules and o/s/r (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement and o/s/r (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Oil leak engine ()

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 14 Dec 2016 105,142 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Dec 2015 96,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf tyre has slight sidewall damage

Fail 18 Dec 2015 96,964 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

osf tyre has slight sidewall damage

Pass 5 Jan 2015 89,096 miles

slight engine oil leak

Pass 11 Oct 2013 80,168 miles

Engine oil leak

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 68,294 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 67,650 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 45,006 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

front both inner rack ends have slight play

rear axle slightly corrorded

Pass 7 Jul 2010 41,661 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2009 33,372 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 33,372 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2008 27,765 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

front and rear brake pads 60% worn.

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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SD05 UXF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 85,093 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SD05 UXF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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SD05 UXF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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