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AY05 LDO

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

83,001 mi
Last recorded83,001 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LDO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 May 2026 83,001 miles
Pass 23 May 2025 80,367 miles
Pass 22 May 2024 76,811 miles

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 20 May 2024 76,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Oct 2023 74,027 miles

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

Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

front pipe exhaust flexi and rear exhaust deteriorating

Pass 6 Oct 2022 64,487 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 6 Oct 2022 64,487 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt & play in linkage (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 11 Oct 2021 57,979 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 57,979 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 56,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both outer edges.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 56,392 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn on both outer edges.

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 56,188 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 53,879 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 52,912 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2016 50,716 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 50,716 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Jul 2015 46,858 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 45,872 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 44,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2012 42,032 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2011 38,340 miles

Offside front brake disc heavily corroded on outer face.

Rear brake discs corroded on outer faces.

Pass 11 Mar 2010 36,185 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 32,225 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 LDO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 LDO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AY05 LDO registered?

AY05 LDO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AY05 LDO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LDO shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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