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AK55 NXF

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2017
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

215,115 mi
Last recorded215,115 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 NXF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2016 215,115 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

oil leak

plastic covers fitted obscuring some areas/components

Fail 30 Nov 2015 215,096 miles

Hazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

oil leak

plastic covers fitted obscuring some components

Pass 15 Apr 2014 209,059 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

long handbrake travel

noise from engine bay

offside handbrake efficiency on 120kgs

slight distortion to both headlamp aim

steering light

uneven wear to both front and offside rear tyres

Fail 25 Mar 2014 208,926 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Lower Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

Nearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

engine management light on

exhaust heatshield insecure

long handbrake travel

noise from engine bay. possible power steering

slight distortion to both headlamp aim

Pass 8 Dec 2012 190,337 miles

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

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

SLIGHT PLAY IN STEERING INNER RACK ENDS

Pass 7 Dec 2011 164,968 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2010 131,421 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

ENGINE MANGMENT LIGHT ON

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

GEAR BOX NOISEY

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 131,421 miles

ENGINE MANGMENT LIGHT ON

GEAR BOX NOISEY

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2009 85,761 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 64,262 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 NXF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NXF, 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 NXF registered?

AK55 NXF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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