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AO55 CZJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2015
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

236,605 mi
Last recorded236,605 miles
Recorded on29 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 CZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2014 236,605 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 236,605 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 22 Nov 2013 217,976 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 202,206 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 May 2013 202,206 miles

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 188,630 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 171,378 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 2 Dec 2011 155,386 miles

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

Fail 26 Oct 2011 154,816 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 26 Oct 2011 154,816 miles

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

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

o/s door mirror slightly damaged

Pass 28 Sep 2010 130,908 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 117,684 miles

play in o/s/front steering rack arm

Fail 30 Sep 2008 99,545 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Sep 2008 99,545 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 CZJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CZJ, 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 CZJ registered?

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

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