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AK55 XKS

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

121,512 mi
Last recorded121,512 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 XKS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2021 121,512 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 112,668 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2019 103,777 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2018 93,351 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 16 Jan 2018 93,351 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front tyre worn smooth badly on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre worn smooth on outer edge

Offside Front tyre worn smooth badly on both edges

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2016 84,097 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see remaining friction material through wheel (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see remaining friction material through wheel (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Aug 2016 84,089 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see remaining friction material through wheel (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin unable to see remaining friction material through wheel (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 76,820 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2014 66,952 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 66,951 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 62,867 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2012 60,140 miles

offside rear tyre has slight cracking

Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,082 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 37,451 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 37,084 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2009 37,084 miles

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

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

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

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 XKS is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 XKS, 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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AK55 XKS is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 October 2005.

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