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AK55 HYL

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

230,676 mi
Last recorded230,676 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HYL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2016 230,676 miles

Nearside Rear upper ball joint has play.

engine over-filled with oil.

engine vibration noise under acceleration

Fail 8 Jan 2016 230,676 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front wheel alignment out

Nearside Rear upper ball joint has play.

engine over-filled with oil.

engine vibration noise under acceleration

Pass 18 Dec 2014 212,928 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

noise from clutch/geabox area.

slight play in n/s rear upper ball joint.

Fail 18 Dec 2014 212,928 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

noise from clutch/geabox area.

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

slight play in n/s rear upper ball joint.

Pass 10 Jan 2014 196,361 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 3 Jan 2014 196,345 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Jan 2013 178,091 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2013 178,091 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 13 Dec 2011 160,532 miles

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, unable to check adult belt

Slight play in the offside inner tie rod

Fail 13 Dec 2011 160,532 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear, unable to check adult belt

Slight play in the offside inner tie rod

Pass 21 Sep 2010 136,862 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 136,862 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 120,036 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 107,208 miles

both rear tyres slightly worn

slight play in both rear upper suspension arm rubber bushes

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AK55 HYL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 HYL, 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 HYL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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