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AF55 WXU

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

217,168 mi
Last recorded217,168 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WXU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Fail 14 Nov 2023 217,168 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Outer sill plastic trims, overskirts fitted not allowing full inspection of sills

Rear Corrosion to wheel arch, nearside and offside

Rear Suspension bump stops insecure nearside and offside

Pass 23 Nov 2022 209,646 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2022 209,644 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 1 Nov 2021 196,954 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2020 188,097 miles

Front Headlamps deteriorated covers/glass

Fail 2 Nov 2020 188,095 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Headlamps deteriorated covers/glass

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 171,883 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 171,881 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2018 153,732 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 137,447 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2016 123,606 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 1 Sep 2015 112,000 miles

car seats fitted

Pass 14 Aug 2014 101,492 miles

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

Nearside underbody jacking block missing.

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 93,525 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2012 84,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2011 72,799 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 64,642 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 54,065 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2008 40,888 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 WXU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 WXU, 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 WXU registered?

AF55 WXU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is AF55 WXU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 WXU shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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