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AK05 FZE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Aug 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,877 mi
Last recorded121,877 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FZE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2024 121,877 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2023 111,395 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 111,309 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jul 2022 100,920 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jul 2021 92,609 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2020 85,591 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2019 79,875 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2019 79,875 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 73,842 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 67,079 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on edge

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,347 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 62,705 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2015 59,223 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 24 Feb 2015 59,223 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 55,037 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 51,121 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 51,121 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,982 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

light surface cracks in offside rear tyre

Pass 9 Feb 2011 38,666 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2010 35,302 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 28,138 miles

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 FZE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 AK05 FZE, 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 FZE registered?

AK05 FZE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

Is AK05 FZE safe to buy?

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