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AF55 WXT

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

160,852 mi
Last recorded160,852 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 160,852 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi pipe has leak (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Nov 2012 160,721 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2012 160,721 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak

hand brake travel high

Pass 8 Oct 2011 149,500 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 133,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s cv gaitor perished

Fail 27 Sep 2010 133,123 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s cv gaitor perished

Pass 30 Sep 2009 121,455 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 98,970 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 WXT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 WXT, 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 WXT registered?

AF55 WXT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is AF55 WXT safe to buy?

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