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AK55 XKC

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

186,516 mi
Last recorded186,516 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XKC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2017 186,516 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 6 Oct 2017 186,516 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 3 Oct 2016 180,268 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2015 175,313 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 167,393 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2013 158,417 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 141,519 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 130,333 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 120,857 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2010

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Nov 2009 103,806 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 78,671 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)

play in rear suspension top arms

Fail 27 Oct 2008 78,196 miles

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

play in rear suspension top arms

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 XKC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 XKC, 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 XKC registered?

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

Is AK55 XKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 XKC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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