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AO55 CZX

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

152,882 mi
Last recorded152,882 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 CZX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 152,882 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Feb 2023 152,882 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Shock-absorber Corroded

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2022 148,334 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2022 148,334 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 142,812 miles

Nearside front shock absorber corroded

Nearside headlamp misted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front shock absorber corroded

Offside front top mount notch

Offside headlamp misted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 20 Feb 2021 142,808 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding 50kgf (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Detached, mounting broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside front shock absorber corroded

Nearside headlamp misted

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Slight perish (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside front shock absorber corroded

Offside front top mount notch

Offside headlamp misted

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Mar 2020 137,540 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 29 Feb 2020 137,401 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Nearside 290kgf Offside 190kgf (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 18 Feb 2019 129,694 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2019 129,694 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Feb 2018 119,919 miles

Offside front tyre (centre-treads) worn to the limit

Fail 15 Feb 2018 119,919 miles

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Wipers can not be made to park outside of drivers view specified areas (8.3.1e)

front brake application uneven 64% difference, lazy nearside (3.7.B.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre (centre-treads) worn to the limit

Pass 14 Feb 2017 108,849 miles

Exhaust rear heat shield adrift

Oil leak/s

Fail 14 Feb 2017 108,849 miles

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

Rear position lamp(s) insecure Offside outer lamp cluster lens (1.1.A.3a)

Exhaust rear heat shield adrift

Oil leak/s

Pass 23 Feb 2016 97,185 miles

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Feb 2016 97,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2015 85,821 miles

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Fail 20 Feb 2014 74,679 miles

Wear 'lips'- rear brake discs

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 74,679 miles

Wear 'lips'- rear brake discs

Pass 13 Feb 2013 62,476 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing low on treads

Offside front outer brake pad wearing low, unable to fully view all brakes for wear

W/screen chipped

Pass 16 Feb 2012 44,710 miles

Front tyres low on treads esp. nearside

W/screen chipped

Pass 23 Feb 2011 33,354 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 30,534 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 23,237 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 4 Sep 2008 16,289 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 CZX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 CZX, 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 CZX registered?

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

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