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AO55 CZF

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

160,729 mi
Last recorded160,729 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 CZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2020 160,729 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 153,702 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2018 145,429 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jun 2018 145,428 miles

Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jun 2017 140,937 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 30 Jun 2017 140,936 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 Jun 2016 132,363 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust heat-shield insecure

long parking brake lever travel

offside rear Tyre wearing low/cracking

offside rear brake disc corroded- brake close to binding..

Fail 29 Jun 2016 132,363 miles

Nearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

exhaust heat-shield insecure

long parking brake lever travel

offside rear Tyre wearing low/cracking

offside rear brake disc corroded- brake close to binding..

Fail 29 Jun 2015 123,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shield at rear insecure.

Pass 29 Jun 2015 123,348 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shield at rear insecure.

Pass 1 Jul 2014 117,381 miles

exhaust corroded

large stone chip in windscreen on limit

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Fail 1 Jul 2014 117,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

exhaust corroded

large stone chip in windscreen on limit

o/s/r tyre age cracking

Pass 18 Jun 2013 94,136 miles

age cracking to suspension rubbers

coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

front discs corroded and pads low

rear discs corroded

wipers smearing

Pass 1 Jun 2012 74,943 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 74,943 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 Sep 2011 68,731 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 57,393 miles

Cracking in offside rear tyre tread

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2009 46,253 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 46,253 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2008 33,482 miles

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 CZF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CZF, 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 CZF registered?

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

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