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S9 NKH

2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

76,789 mi
Last recorded76,789 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto85,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 NKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2025 76,789 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2024 73,331 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper shock absorber corroded

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper shock absorber corroded

Offside Rear Upper Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Sep 2023 70,216 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2022 67,272 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 64,268 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 61,293 miles

Front Pads getting low.

Nearside Front Bald on inner edge, 2.1mm on tread.

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Cracking between the treads.

Rear Pads getting low.

Pass 25 Sep 2019 58,267 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 55,097 miles

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked

oil leak

Fail 1 Oct 2018 55,097 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s/r tyre heavily cracked

oil leak

play in o/s/f anti roll bar link

Pass 25 Aug 2017 49,065 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 43,867 miles

Nearside Rear tyres cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2015 38,542 miles

exhaust flexi loose

n/s/r tyre wearing outer edge/cracked

n/s/r wheel slightly buckled

o/s/f and n/s/f tyre heavily cracked

oil leak

Pass 12 Sep 2014 34,225 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 32,510 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2012 29,833 miles

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

Fail 10 Aug 2011 26,902 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Aug 2011 26,902 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 23,318 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 20,589 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2008 17,014 miles

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

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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S9 NKH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 85,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying S9 NKH, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

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

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S9 NKH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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