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AO55 CZB

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,604 mi
Last recorded135,604 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 CZB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2015 135,604 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (7.1.2)

Mil light on

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Slight play in steering arms

Pass 1 Oct 2014 113,464 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Oct 2013 95,896 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 95,896 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2012 79,746 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2011 64,485 miles

washer bottle leaking

Fail 23 Sep 2011 64,481 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Sep 2010 56,556 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 Sep 2010 56,411 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Sep 2009 52,417 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 47,782 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2008 47,782 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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 CZB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CZB, 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

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What year was AO55 CZB registered?

AO55 CZB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AO55 CZB safe to buy?

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