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AO55 CZZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

139,783 mi
Last recorded139,783 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2017 139,783 miles

minor play in front wheel bearings

Fail 2 Jun 2017 139,783 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Rear All position lamps not working side light inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front All position lamps not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear All position lamps not working side light inoperative (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

binding brake at o/s/r

minor play in front wheel bearings

Pass 3 Jun 2016 133,405 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2016 133,404 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 28 May 2015 124,482 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 May 2014 110,332 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust front flexi pipe slightly deteriorated

Pass 17 May 2013 92,131 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 29 May 2012 81,013 miles
Fail 25 May 2012 81,012 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2011 70,051 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2011 70,051 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2010 65,951 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 49,802 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 32,493 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2008 32,493 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

corrosion on n/s/f brake disc

corrsion on o/s/f brake disc

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 CZZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 CZZ, 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 CZZ registered?

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

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