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AY05 LLF

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

159,438 mi
Last recorded159,438 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2017 159,438 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 149,576 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 149,576 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Sep 2015 137,900 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2014 125,865 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 125,865 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 9 Sep 2013 114,611 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2012 100,361 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2011 136,253 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 77,822 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2010 77,822 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 29 Oct 2009 60,294 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 39,681 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 35,750 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 LLF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LLF, 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 LLF registered?

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

Is AY05 LLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY05 LLF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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