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RJ55 RNF

2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

127,906 mi
Last recorded127,906 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp87,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ55 RNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2022 127,906 miles

Front Brake pad wear wires insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 19 Aug 2022 127,865 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Brake pad wear wires insecure

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2021 122,138 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Fail 28 Aug 2021 122,138 miles

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

Road wheel fixing loose all (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust noisy

Pass 26 Aug 2020 109,738 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 95,097 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

both dip beam lamps slightly dim

Pass 24 Aug 2018 78,707 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front dipped beam light output sarting to fail

Pass 2 Nov 2016 73,886 miles

nail in offsidefront tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Fail 1 Nov 2016 73,885 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nail in offsidefront tyre

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

offside rear tyre perishing

oil leak

Pass 2 May 2015 68,443 miles

osf drop link play in ball joint

Fail 27 Apr 2015 68,394 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

osf drop link play in ball joint

Pass 1 May 2014 65,186 miles

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

Pass 20 Sep 2012 57,600 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 49,885 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 42,745 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 36,916 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 36,049 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 18 Sep 2008 28,088 miles

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

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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RJ55 RNF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 87,870 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RJ55 RNF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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RJ55 RNF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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