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AK05 UFY

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

130,011 mi
Last recorded130,011 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK05 UFY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2019 130,011 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 124,845 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2017 116,933 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2016 109,140 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2015 99,637 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres chopping/out of shape

wipers smear windsreen slightly

Fail 6 Jul 2015 99,637 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear tyres chopping/out of shape

wipers smear windsreen slightly

Pass 20 Mar 2014 87,036 miles

Offside rear tyre tread 'Blocking' on inner edge.Also shows signs of perishing on tread.

Fail 20 Mar 2014 87,036 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside rear tyre tread 'Blocking' on inner edge.Also shows signs of perishing on tread.

Pass 27 Mar 2013 78,205 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 67,232 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre Has Small Split In Outer Sidewall No Cords Exposed.

Nearside Rear Tyre Approaching Wear Indicators.

Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,112 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,561 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 42,321 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 33,367 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 32,743 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 UFY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 UFY, 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 UFY registered?

AK05 UFY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 April 2005.

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