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AK55 NWZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

92,899 mi
Last recorded92,899 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2018 92,899 miles

child seat fitted can not check seatbelt fully

front headlamp lenses yellowing slightly

front number plate is slightly cracked

fuel filter housing is damp

hand brake on 16%

nearside and offside front tyre are on 3mm tread and are low and bald on outer treads

nearside rear door and arch is slightly damaged

offside front inner rack joint has play

offside rear brake discs outer face has corrosion on edge

sight noise around fan belt area

Fail 16 Jan 2018 92,894 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

child seat fitted can not check seatbelt fully

front number plate is slightly cracked

fuel filter housing is damp

hand brake on 16%

nearside and offside front tyre are on 3mm tread and are low and bald on outer treads

nearside rear door and arch is slightly damaged

offside front inner rack joint has play

offside rear brake discs outer face has corrosion on edge

sight noise around fan belt area

Pass 19 Jan 2017 90,746 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 18 Jan 2017 90,746 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 21 Jan 2016 88,516 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2016 88,516 miles

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) Steering rack excess free play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 86,818 miles

Advise wear in N/S Steering rack

Fail 17 Jan 2015 86,806 miles

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

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

Advise wear in N/S Steering rack

Pass 18 Jan 2014 85,419 miles

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 83,258 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 Nov 2011 79,112 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 7 Nov 2011 79,112 miles

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

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

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,718 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)

Fail 3 Nov 2010 66,718 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 50,212 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2009 50,212 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 35,270 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 NWZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NWZ, 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 NWZ registered?

AK55 NWZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

Is AK55 NWZ safe to buy?

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