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X111 SGM

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

105,284 mi
Last recorded105,284 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX111 SGM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2019 105,284 miles

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

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing nearside & offside corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2018 97,680 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2017 90,112 miles

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 16 Feb 2016 84,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split at end

centre and rear heat shields loose

oil leak

Fail 15 Feb 2016 84,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front wiper blade split at end

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

centre and rear heat shields loose

oil leak

Pass 15 Jul 2014 74,780 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 66,484 miles

chunks from wall n/s/r tyre

engine oily

exhaust corroded

slight smear front wipers

Fail 8 Aug 2013 66,482 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

chunks from wall n/s/r tyre

engine oily

exhaust corroded

slight bind o/s/r wheel

slight smear front wipers

Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,568 miles

brakes ; both front & both rear brakes hoses , ferrules / banjo ends corroded at calipers

covers / underguards & mouldings fitted , retsricted views

exhaust ; front & centre sections deteriorated

Pass 8 Aug 2011 40,162 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2011 40,159 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 35,683 miles

all 4 brake discs surfaces rusty

Pass 4 Oct 2008 30,435 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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X111 SGM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 X111 SGM, 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 X111 SGM registered?

X111 SGM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

Is X111 SGM safe to buy?

The MOT history for X111 SGM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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