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AF55 WYO

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

126,409 mi
Last recorded126,409 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 126,409 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 126,406 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine Vacuum Pump Area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Exhaust Box Corroded & Missing One Tail Pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2022 121,083 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Feb 2022 121,075 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn upper arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 8 Feb 2021 115,524 miles

both rear tyres cracking tread face

Pass 5 Feb 2020 111,820 miles

both rear tyres cracking tread face

oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2019 106,264 miles

light switch slightly insecure

Fail 1 Feb 2019 106,264 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

light switch slightly insecure

Pass 8 Feb 2018 100,775 miles

Auxillary drive belt contaminated with oil (belt in poor condition)

Engine oil leak

Rear both tyres cracking in tread area

Fail 6 Feb 2018 100,731 miles

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

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings found whilst using shaker plate (2.2.B.1h)

Auxillary drive belt contaminated with oil (belt in poor condition)

Engine oil leak

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear both tyres cracking in tread area

Pass 6 Feb 2017 95,282 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 89,056 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 83,474 miles

both rear tyres slight wear to inner edge. o/s/r slight deterioration/wear uneven.

tyre pressures low-corrected.

Pass 8 Feb 2014 77,881 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 77,881 miles

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 70,419 miles

both front tyres nearing 2mm wear indicators.( limit 1.6mm).

Fail 9 Feb 2012 63,435 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Feb 2012 63,435 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2011 61,570 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 49,739 miles

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

Pass 19 Aug 2009 38,051 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 26,005 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2008 26,005 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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 WYO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 WYO, 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 WYO registered?

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

Is AF55 WYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AF55 WYO shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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