MOT Status
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208,862 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fuel system component leaking filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear 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
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
fuel filter damp
Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Shock absorbers has light misting of oil ALL FOUR (5.3.2 (b))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
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)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex worn (7.1.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flex worn (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front tyre starting to split on inner sidewall
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
offside front tyre starting to split on inner sidewall
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
noisey n/s/f top strut mounting
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
noisey n/s/f top strut mounting
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
o/s/f headlamp beam is slightly dimmer than n/s/f
slight play n/s/r suspension
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
slight play n/s/r suspension
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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AJ55 EUZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.
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 AJ55 EUZ, 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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AJ55 EUZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2005.
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