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AK05 FZD

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

134,849 mi
Last recorded134,849 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FZD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 134,849 miles

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

nearside & offside rear discs slightly worn

Fail 4 Mar 2016 134,849 miles

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

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

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

nearside & offside rear discs slightly worn

Pass 10 Mar 2015 126,066 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2014 114,664 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2014 114,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

N/S/F tyre inner sidewall cut but not deep enough to reach cords

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 108,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

osf tyre worn on edges

Fail 6 Feb 2013 108,903 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

engine oil leak

osf tyre worn on edges

Pass 20 Jan 2012 100,480 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Fail 20 Jan 2012 100,478 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine oil leak

nearside rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 9 Feb 2011 93,872 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2011 93,872 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2009 85,356 miles

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

Fail 5 Nov 2009 85,354 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 75,674 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Feb 2008 62,527 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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AK05 FZD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 AK05 FZD, 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 AK05 FZD registered?

AK05 FZD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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