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AK55 XKH

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

98,084 mi
Last recorded98,084 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XKH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2014 98,084 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2013 79,212 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2012 71,849 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 67,804 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 67,744 miles

Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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)

offside rear tyre wear

Pass 24 Sep 2010 57,163 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2010 57,153 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 47,106 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2009 47,106 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 35,827 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 35,827 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

1) Nail in O/S/R tyre

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 XKH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 XKH, 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

How do I check the history of AK55 XKH?

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What year was AK55 XKH registered?

AK55 XKH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AK55 XKH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 XKH shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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