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AY05 LBG

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2015
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

120,087 mi
Last recorded120,087 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LBG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2014 120,087 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 110,124 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

offside front spring is broken at the base, unlikely to become displaced

Pass 2 Mar 2012 100,834 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2012 100,823 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 89,210 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2011 89,075 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2010 72,543 miles

Both front seatbelts need help to retract fully.

Diesel emissions to clean for reading to be taken.

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 59,233 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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AY05 LBG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY05 LBG, 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 AY05 LBG registered?

AY05 LBG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is AY05 LBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LBG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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