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AY05 LML

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

184,964 mi
Last recorded184,964 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2026 184,964 miles

Front Coolant leak

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

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Jul 2026 184,958 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced nearside and offside both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Coolant leak

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

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 172,027 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 21 Jul 2025 171,935 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2024 162,351 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDES (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2023 158,194 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2022 152,017 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear suspension arms, Rear shocks.

Fail 14 Jun 2022 152,017 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Slight corrosion: Exhaust, Rear sub frame, Rear suspension arms, Rear shocks.

Pass 7 Sep 2021 150,606 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2020 148,781 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2019 141,709 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 138,544 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2018 138,525 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 136,573 miles

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 28 Feb 2017 136,573 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

engine covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 31 May 2016 134,650 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 125,654 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2015 125,654 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 114,930 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 15 Jul 2013 102,280 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2012 92,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2011 80,865 miles

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 19 Jul 2010 66,902 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 54,568 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2009 54,567 miles

Offside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2008 39,314 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 LML is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,093 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 LML, 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 LML registered?

AY05 LML is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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