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AF05 WZY

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2013
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

117,114 mi
Last recorded117,114 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF05 WZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 17 Mar 2012 117,114 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

play in nearside and offside steering rack

Pass 20 Mar 2011 97,995 miles

front brake discs worn

offside front tyre worn

offside rear brake pad worn

play in offside and nearside steering rack

Pass 22 Mar 2010 75,728 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 57,743 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 48,643 miles

n/s/r tyre perished/worn

o/s/r tyre poss puncture

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 WZY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 WZY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AF05 WZY registered?

AF05 WZY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is AF05 WZY safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF05 WZY shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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