MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,254 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
component corrosion adviced
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Wheel bolt(s) missing all four wheel (4.2.A.1e)
Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
component corrosion adviced
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint
Offside Front shock absorber casing excessively corroded
Offside Front top strut mount bearing rough
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure broken (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
Nearside slight play in steering rack inner joint
Offside Front shock absorber casing excessively corroded
Offside Front top strut mount bearing rough
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and slightly deteriorated (4.1.E.1)
centre stop light not working
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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AF55 BDY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 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 AF55 BDY, 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 AF55 BDY registered?
AF55 BDY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2005.
Is AF55 BDY safe to buy?
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