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AK05 FZU

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2026
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

129,735 mi
Last recorded129,735 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 FZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 129,735 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2025 129,729 miles

Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 128,741 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 127,527 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

surface corrosion underside

Pass 18 Jul 2019 122,964 miles

(Sill Trims Fitted obscuring Some Components )

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Trailing Arm Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Trailing Arm Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jul 2019 122,964 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

(Sill Trims Fitted obscuring Some Components )

Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Trailing Arm Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (Trailing Arm Bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 106,388 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Backbox Has A Small Hole And Crack (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sill Trims Fitted Obscuring Some Components

Pass 29 Jun 2017 94,079 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2017 94,079 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2016 84,370 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2015 78,097 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 Jun 2014 72,478 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jun 2013 62,731 miles

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

engine oil leak offside

rear brake discs slightly worn

Fail 19 Jun 2013 62,585 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

engine oil leak offside

rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 27 Jun 2012 51,750 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 46,087 miles

Offside rear tyre has a deep cut in the tread

Rear tyres are starting to get low on tread

Fail 25 Aug 2011 45,843 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside rear tyre has a deep cut in the tread

Rear tyres are starting to get low on tread

Pass 31 Aug 2010 39,530 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 34,746 miles

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)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,991 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 FZU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FZU, 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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AK05 FZU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 March 2005.

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