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AY05 MZF

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

158,272 mi
Last recorded158,272 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 MZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 158,272 miles
Fail 25 May 2023 158,272 miles

Central Exhaust system insecure heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 May 2022 150,375 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2020 142,170 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 140,394 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2018 138,505 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 126,216 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2016 134,121 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 131,946 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 116,221 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 2 Aug 2013 100,409 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2012 84,261 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 84,261 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2011 65,588 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 65,585 miles

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

Offside 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)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 49,970 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2009 34,459 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 27,144 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2008 27,143 miles

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

Nearside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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 MZF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MZF, 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 MZF registered?

AY05 MZF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 MZF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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