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XUX 93S

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,878 mi
Last recorded122,878 miles
Recorded on17 May 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationXUX 93S
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 May 2022 122,878 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2021 121,390 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 29 May 2020 120,575 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 116,460 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 111,713 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 103,648 miles

engine oil leak ?

Fail 4 Aug 2016 103,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

engine oil leak ?

Pass 24 Mar 2015 102,480 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 6 Mar 2014 100,785 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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)

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 97,551 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2013 97,551 miles

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

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 1 Feb 2012 93,689 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake pads signs of heat damage

Fail 28 Jan 2012 93,665 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil leak

o/s/r brake pads signs of heat damage

Fail 3 Feb 2011 86,372 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Feb 2011 86,372 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 83,914 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2008 76,990 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 75,666 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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XUX 93S is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XUX 93S, 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 XUX 93S registered?

XUX 93S is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

Is XUX 93S safe to buy?

The MOT history for XUX 93S shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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