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AY05 LMX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2014
Tests8 (8 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

229,882 mi
Last recorded229,882 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 LMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass
Pass 18 Dec 2013 229,882 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Dec 2012 193,853 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 161,764 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Dec 2010 128,234 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 21 Dec 2009 88,621 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2009 88,526 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2008 58,709 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 54,611 miles

Nail in rear tyre

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

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

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

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 LMX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 LMX, 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 LMX registered?

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

Is AY05 LMX safe to buy?

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