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AK55 HYU

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Aug 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,504 mi
Last recorded98,504 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HYU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2026 98,504 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2025 94,969 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2024 94,185 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2023 93,862 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2022 93,480 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 93,263 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 91,113 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Mar 2019 90,335 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2018 89,510 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 87,897 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 4 Apr 2017 87,897 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 85,469 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 84,698 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 84,698 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2014 80,966 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 76,580 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 70,753 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 59,681 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2010 46,563 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

n/s and o/s headlamp bulbs dim,(not less than 50% reduced)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 46,563 miles

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)

n/s and o/s headlamp bulbs dim,(not less than 50% reduced)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 32,143 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 25,263 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 HYU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HYU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK55 HYU registered?

AK55 HYU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

Is AK55 HYU safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 HYU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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