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AF55 VXC

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

95,924 mi
Last recorded95,924 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 95,924 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 88,779 miles
Pass 20 May 2015 83,660 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 83,630 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 75,637 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2013 68,690 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2012 58,261 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 53,726 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 43,764 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 35,985 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 29,362 miles

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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AF55 VXC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 AF55 VXC, 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 AF55 VXC registered?

AF55 VXC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

Is AF55 VXC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 VXC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AF55 VXC have outstanding finance?

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