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AO55 CZN

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

169,587 mi
Last recorded169,587 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 CZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2020 169,587 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect and corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front shock corroded

both rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 15 Nov 2019 163,711 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2019 163,711 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Lock nut loose, needs tracking (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2018 154,425 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2018 154,425 miles

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper blade defective both split but still clearing screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 144,586 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 28 Nov 2017 144,586 miles

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 30 Nov 2016 134,334 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 134,332 miles

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

Nearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 123,621 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2014 113,025 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Nov 2013 101,867 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 25 Nov 2013 101,867 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 89,418 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

o/s/r tyre wearing uneven inner edge

Pass 21 Nov 2011 80,057 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2011 80,051 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 70,442 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 59,735 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 50,521 miles

Cut in nearside rear tyre tread

Slight cut in side wall of near side front tyre

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 CZN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CZN, 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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AO55 CZN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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