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AO55 CYX

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

165,266 mi
Last recorded165,266 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 CYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 165,266 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant leak

front valance broken

o/s headlight cleaning device not working

Fail 23 May 2019 165,266 miles

Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not functioning at all (4.10 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front valance broken

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

coolant leak

o/s headlight cleaning device not working

Pass 20 Aug 2018 156,493 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2018 156,493 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45/zr18/95y extra load (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 May 2017 140,497 miles
Fail 11 May 2017 140,497 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 May 2016 132,867 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 124,257 miles
Fail 14 May 2014 107,515 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 May 2014 107,515 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 95,100 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)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 83,403 miles

slight play in both front inner track rod ends

Pass 7 Oct 2010 63,944 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 53,170 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 53,170 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Oct 2008 41,916 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 41,916 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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AO55 CYX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 AO55 CYX, 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 AO55 CYX registered?

AO55 CYX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

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