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AY05 LKJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

117,847 mi
Last recorded117,847 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LKJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2016 117,847 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 108,910 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2014 100,921 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 100,904 miles

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

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

engine oil over filled

front tyres worn on outter edge

offside rear tyre wearing unevenly

Pass 26 Apr 2013 93,410 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 78,603 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front side lamps possible fault

Fail 16 Apr 2012 78,601 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front side lamps possible fault

Pass 11 Feb 2011 52,797 miles

Slight play nearside front inner tie rod.

Fail 8 Feb 2011 52,797 miles

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Slight play nearside front inner tie rod.

Pass 13 Apr 2010 48,139 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 40,435 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 16 Apr 2008 35,588 miles

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

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

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 LKJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LKJ, 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 LKJ registered?

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

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