MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
207,167 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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32%rear brake imbalance recorded by brake test rollers
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake hoses perished & cracking
front brake discs corroded & lipped
front coil springs & suspension struts heavily corroded
offside rear brake disc outer face very badly corroded & worn
offside steering suspension & braking components contaminated with oil but not affecting brake performance
rear brake pads worn unequally accross axle
wipers smearing screen
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
32%rear brake imbalance recorded by brake test rollers
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Oil leak
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake hoses perished & cracking
front brake discs corroded & lipped
front coil springs & suspension struts heavily corroded
offside rear brake disc outer face very badly corroded & worn
offside steering suspension & braking components contaminated with oil but not affecting brake performance
rear brake pads worn unequally accross axle
wipers smearing screen
BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK
front brake discs corroded and worn
nearside front tyre worn low
nearside rear outer sidelight inop
offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and stepping
rear brake discs corroded, worn and pitted on faces
steering and suspension bushes contaminated with oil
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
nearside front tyre worn low
front brake discs corroded and worn
BAD ENGINE OIL LEAK
nearside rear outer sidelight inop
offside rear tyre worn low on inner edge and stepping
rear brake discs corroded, worn and pitted on faces
steering and suspension bushes contaminated with oil
auxilary belt contaminated with oil
baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt
bad engine oil leak
engine timing chain rattle
front brake pads worn low
nearside front tyre bold on edges
nearside rear tyre just above legal limit
rear brake discs corroded badly
various steering and suspension components contaminated with oil
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
auxilary belt contaminated with oil
baby seat fitted to nearside rear seat belt
bad engine oil leak
engine timing chain rattle
front brake pads worn low
nearside front tyre bold on edges
nearside rear tyre just above legal limit
rear brake discs corroded badly
various steering and suspension components contaminated with oil
child seat fitted
exhaust corroded
heavy engine oil leak. brake master cylinder and steering rack damp
o/s/f inner cv boot split
o/s/f tyre on 3mm
various damage to body
Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
child seat fitted
exhaust corroded
heavy engine oil leak. brake master cylinder and steering rack damp
o/s/f inner cv boot split
o/s/f tyre on 3mm
rear discs corroded
various damage to body
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Oil leak
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 VWV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.
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 VWV, 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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AF55 VWV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2005.
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