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AK05 FZJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

157,882 mi
Last recorded157,882 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2016 157,882 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel shock mount broken (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel shock mount broken (2.4.A.1b)

flywheel noisey

Fail 1 Dec 2016 157,881 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel shock mount broken (2.4.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel shock mount broken (2.4.A.1b)

flywheel noisey

Pass 11 Nov 2015 144,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 127,015 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 114,961 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2012 105,286 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 95,158 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 89,407 miles

Both rear tyres are stepping on inside edge.

Fail 14 Mar 2011 89,407 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres are stepping on inside edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 5 Mar 2010 75,921 miles

Both rear tyres wearing unevenly.

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2009 65,435 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 56,482 miles

both front track rods have slight play

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 FZJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AK05 FZJ, 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 FZJ registered?

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

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