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SH55 XOC

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

129,948 mi
Last recorded129,948 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH55 XOC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 129,948 miles

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 8 Feb 2016 129,948 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 28 Aug 2014 122,070 miles

E M Light is on

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

Fail 28 Aug 2014 122,070 miles

E M Light is on

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 114,915 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2013 114,909 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 May 2012 105,258 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 90,100 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Feb 2010 80,949 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 80,949 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 69,853 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2008 69,406 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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SH55 XOC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SH55 XOC, 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 SH55 XOC registered?

SH55 XOC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 November 2005.

Is SH55 XOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SH55 XOC shows 12 tests with a 58.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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