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AF55 WYS

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2025
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

163,277 mi
Last recorded163,277 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF55 WYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2024 163,277 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 161,099 miles

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

Fail 21 Mar 2023 161,099 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2023 161,080 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2022 157,244 miles

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))

Pass 6 Mar 2021 152,449 miles

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

Pass 29 Feb 2020 148,453 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 144,224 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 136,726 miles

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)

Fail 9 Nov 2017 136,726 miles

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)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 127,478 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 127,478 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 119,772 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 4 Nov 2014 114,291 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 100,330 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2013 100,330 miles

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)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 89,955 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 79,447 miles

Both front brake discs corroded and wearing thin

Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 8 Sep 2010 68,156 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2010 68,156 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 54,218 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 54,218 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Sep 2008 42,189 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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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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