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AL02 BOY

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

55,075 mi
Last recorded55,075 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAL02 BOY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 26 Jan 2026 55,075 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 50,789 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2024 46,837 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2022 42,627 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2022 38,658 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 29,308 miles

Both side outer edge sill covered

Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both side sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both side (Size 225.45.R 17) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 27,640 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2018 25,813 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2017 24,159 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 22,820 miles

both front tyres starting to wear on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2015 21,679 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 20,011 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 17,661 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 15,992 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 14,175 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2010 12,196 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on edge

Pass 12 Mar 2009 9,310 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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AL02 BOY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 AL02 BOY, 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 AL02 BOY registered?

AL02 BOY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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