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AF55 VXN

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Oct 2026
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

153,364 mi
Last recorded153,364 miles
Recorded on22 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 VXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Sep 2025 153,364 miles

Both rear wheel arches corroding. No sharp edges currently

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear spring arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Sep 2025 153,358 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Misty (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working Wiper not tested (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Misty (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Windscreen washer not working Wiper not tested (3.5 (a))

Both rear wheel arches corroding. No sharp edges currently

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Worn/lipped (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear spring arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2024 143,935 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2024 143,781 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2023 130,357 miles

Exhaust noisy REAR SILENCER MISSING AND REPLACED WITH STRAIGHT PIPE (8.1.1 (a))

Fail 25 Sep 2023 130,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords CUT IN TREAD TO CORDS (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust noisy REAR SILENCER MISSING AND REPLACED WITH STRAIGHT PIPE (8.1.1 (a))

Pass 24 Sep 2022 116,501 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated splitting (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output faded (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view several small stone chips (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2021 108,661 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2020 99,642 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust blowing slightly on front flexible section (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge this tyre is also cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge this tyre is also cracking inside tread (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2019 94,447 miles

Front both wipers park in the upright position

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 30 Aug 2019 94,447 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Front both wipers park in the upright position

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Sep 2018 89,863 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 6 Sep 2017 85,638 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 80,248 miles

bonnet cable sticks

Fail 31 Aug 2016 80,248 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet cable sticks

Pass 13 Aug 2015 78,549 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 Aug 2015 78,547 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 75,539 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,222 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2013 71,222 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2012 67,788 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 13 Aug 2012 67,788 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,584 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 58,075 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 52,722 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 VXN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 VXN, 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 VXN registered?

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

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