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AF05 WZX

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

94,893 mi
Last recorded94,893 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 WZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 94,893 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2015 94,884 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 83,684 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2013 70,497 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 59,447 miles

Drivers front seatbelt has slow return action.

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 52,216 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 43,740 miles

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 18 Feb 2009 35,561 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

slight play in N/S/F inner track rod

Pass 5 Mar 2008 27,099 miles

1) Screw in N/S/R tyre.

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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AF05 WZX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 AF05 WZX, 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 AF05 WZX registered?

AF05 WZX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 March 2005.

Is AF05 WZX safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 WZX shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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