MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,700 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front wheel is noisy when rotated
front exhaust flexi blowing
nsf and osf steering rack arms have play strong advise
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 (8.2.2.2 (a))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
both front tyres worn low on tread 225/45x17
both headlights in poor condition
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced headlamps nearside and offside have a product on lenses (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested dip beam inop (4.1.2 (b))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Front Undertray likely to become detached undertray hanging down securing clips or bolts missing (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire fuel filter leaking diesel (6.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front washer jet not working but other two jets are clearing screen
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rod (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear tyre perished
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear 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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AK55 CEX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 AK55 CEX, 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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AK55 CEX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2005.
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