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AY05 LKZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2024
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

124,264 mi
Last recorded124,264 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2023 124,264 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 118,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 May 2021 114,483 miles
Pass 1 May 2019 109,783 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake slightly binding (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear exhaust heat shield loose

Pass 14 Dec 2017 108,427 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front tyre outer sidewall scuffed & inner sidewall cut

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively park brake & slight binding (3.7.B.3)

Offside indicator sticking intermittantly

Oil leak oil level low ()

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2016 107,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper play in suspension bush

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear plat in suspension bush

Oil leak ()

battery loose

no oil in engine top up 1 ltr

Fail 11 Nov 2016 107,078 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper play in suspension bush

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear plat in suspension bush

Oil leak ()

battery loose

no oil in engine top up 1 ltr

Pass 17 Nov 2015 103,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

bonnet cables sticking and corroded

eml on at time of test

slight play in both sides rear suspension upper bushes

Fail 17 Nov 2015 103,338 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

eml on at time of test

slight play in both sides rear suspension upper bushes

Pass 28 Nov 2014 100,399 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery loose, held in by sponge but contained in a box

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 27 Nov 2014 100,371 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

battery loose, held in by sponge but contained in a box

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Pass 27 Nov 2013 96,074 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Nov 2013 96,052 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2012 92,391 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,226 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 87,225 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Oct 2010 72,067 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 57,584 miles

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

Pass 15 Aug 2008 43,700 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 LKZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 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 LKZ, 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 LKZ registered?

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

Is AY05 LKZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LKZ shows 19 tests with a 73.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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