MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,608 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
handbrake just above minimum efficiency
rear silencer corroded
vibration on acceleration
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding siezed caliper (1.2.1 (f))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine/gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the limit (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on the limit (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge on the limit (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear fog light not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear fog light not working
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wiper blade split at end
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear light unit damaged
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
eml on
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases on front flexi (7.1.2)
Nearside Front wiper blade split at end
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on inner face (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear light unit damaged
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
eml on
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine management light on
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
front brake imballance noted - check front pads for contamination from shocker leak
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AE55 ZWN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 ZWN, 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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AE55 ZWN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 October 2005.
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