MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,119 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Central Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Engine oil close to minimum
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Offside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Slight oil leak on engine
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn suspension trailing arm front bush excessively worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn anti roll bar drop link. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front wiper blade loose on wiper arm.
Offside Front wiper blade loose on wiper arm.
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing suspension arm front bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Coolant leak ()
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front anti roll bar drop link dust cover slightly split.
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush worn. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
exhaust middle box corroded.
Oil leak ()
both front tyres worn on inner shoulders
front exhaust silencer deteriorated
headlamps deteriorated affecting beam image
nearside front tyre has damage around outer sidewall
rear exhaust fractured and leaking
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Oil leak ()
both front tyres worn on inner shoulders
front exhaust silencer deteriorated
headlamps deteriorated affecting beam image
nearside front tyre has damage around outer sidewall
rear exhaust fractured and leaking
rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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AJ05 PYP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.
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 AJ05 PYP, 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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AJ05 PYP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 July 2005.
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