MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,277 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also cracking on tread edge (5.2.3 (e))
areas of chassis showing corrosion
both headlamps tainted/light output just mot legal
both no plates poor condition advise replace /front plate only just mot legal
both rear tyres perished & cracking in tread area
front discs showing wear/corrosion
oil leaks noted
rear discs showing signs of over heating
rear subframe & arms showing extensive corrosion
rear trailing arm bushes very poor condition & mounting points showing extensive corrosion
various steering suspension & brake components showing corrosion
Areas of rear chassis showing corrosion
Both front tyres worn on inner edges & o/s/f also cracking on tread edge
Front brake discs showing wear/corrosion
Front no plate heavily delaminated just legal advise replace
N/S Handbrake performance just legal
N/S/R brake disc showing signs of overheating
N/S/R registration plate lamp inop in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear discs showing wear/corrosion
Rear exhaust joint & pipework showing corrosion
Rear no plate delaminated, advise replace
Rear trailing arm bushes poor & trailing arm mounting brackets showing extensive corrosion
Rear tyres slight cracking in tread
Various suspension / brake & steering components inc subframes showing extensive corrosion
Various suspension bushes perished
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
areas of rear chassis showing extensive corrosion
both front tyres worn on inner edges & o/s/f also cracking on tread edge
front discs showing wear/corrosion
front no plate heavily delaminated just mot legal advise replace
n/s handbrake performance only just mot legal
n/s/r brake disc showing signs of over heating
rear discs showing wear/ corrosion
rear exhaust joint & pipework showing corrosion
rear no plate delaminated advise replace
rear trailing arm bushes poor & trailing arm mounting bracket showing extensive corrosion
rear tyres slight cracking in tread
various suspension /brake & steering components inc subrames showing extensive corrosion
various suspension bushes perished
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
areas of rear chassis showing extensive corrosion
both front tyres worn on inner edges & o/s/f also cracking on tread edge
front discs showing wear/corrosion
front no plate heavily delaminated just mot legal advise replace
rear discs showing wear/ corrosion
rear exhaust joint & pipework showing corrosion
rear no plate delaminated advise replace
rear trailing arm bushes poor & trailing arm mounting bracket showing extensive corrosion
rear tyres slight cracking in tread
various suspension /brake & steering components inc subrames showing extensive corrosion
various suspension bushes perished
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing very slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view very small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
nearside front tyre has a split on the inner sidewall
nearside rear brake is holding on slightly the wheel does not sin freely and there are signs of the brakes getting hot.
nearside rear tyre is cracked and has screw in it
offside rear tyre is cracked
one rear exhaust rubber is split the others are cracked
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Mounting bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Screw in tyre,repairable puncture
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Plastic lens clouded (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Plastic lens clouded (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement Parking brake lever on caliper (3.5.1k)
Offside Rear Braking system leaking Hose union at brake caliper (3.6.A.1)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (7.1.2)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Plastic lens clouded (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Plastic lens clouded (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
both rear tyres wearing high/low on inner edges
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Both front brake discs corroded and wearing thin
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
offside rear tyre has cut
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AF55 WYS is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc 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 WYS, 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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AF55 WYS is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2005.
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