MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
129,735 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
surface corrosion underside
(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))
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))
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
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)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Temporary fuel cap fitted
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
engine oil leak offside
rear brake discs slightly worn
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
Offside rear tyre has a deep cut in the tread
Rear tyres are starting to get low on tread
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
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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