MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,260 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Both front tyres tread stepped inner edges
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Play in offside front steering arm inner joint
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight play in both steering arms
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
slight play in both steering arms
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
small cut outer wall n/s/f tyre cords not exposed
Front tyres look under inflated.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AE55 XSZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 AE55 XSZ, 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 AE55 XSZ registered?
AE55 XSZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 October 2005.
Is AE55 XSZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for AE55 XSZ shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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