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AK55 HYO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,677 mi
Last recorded95,677 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HYO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2013 95,677 miles

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

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

centre exhaust box slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 Jul 2012 83,513 miles

both rear tyres slightly out of shape around inner edges

Fail 17 Jul 2012 83,513 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

both rear tyres slightly out of shape around inner edges

Pass 24 Jun 2011 71,401 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 55,859 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 51,679 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,158 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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AK55 HYO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AK55 HYO, 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 AK55 HYO registered?

AK55 HYO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2005.

Is AK55 HYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 HYO shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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