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AF55 BDY

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

133,254 mi
Last recorded133,254 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 BDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2016 133,254 miles

Offside Front Coil spring mounting damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

component corrosion adviced

Fail 22 Sep 2016 133,208 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 125,765 miles

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2015 125,765 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 119,278 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 114,543 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Feb 2014 114,543 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 106,522 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 106,522 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 99,585 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2012 99,585 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 94,107 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 89,701 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 84,698 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2009 84,698 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 65,459 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 65,459 miles

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.

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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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.

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