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AY05 NEO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

113,039 mi
Last recorded113,039 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 NEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 113,039 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 113,039 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Jun 2023 112,827 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box slight blow (6.1.2 (a))

all under body and chassis coated

both outer sills have plastic cover

Fail 5 Jun 2023 112,827 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill and out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to rear box (6.1.2 (a))

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

all under body and chassis coated

both outer sills have plastic cover

Pass 24 May 2022 111,418 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Fail 24 May 2022 111,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 19 May 2021 107,543 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 106,639 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 21 Aug 2020 106,635 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2019 104,835 miles

Central Exhaust deteriorating

Fuel filter corroding

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish and cuts in tread

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish and cuts in tread

Pass 17 Mar 2018 102,409 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has cuts in sidewalls

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing outer edge

Offside Front Tyre has cuts in both inner and outer sidewalls

Offside Rear Tyre wearing on outer edge

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

Pass 28 Feb 2017 100,333 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2017 100,333 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 94,444 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2015 89,154 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 84,243 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2013 80,684 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 76,063 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 69,671 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2011 69,662 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 63,565 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 54,373 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 42,605 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 NEO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 NEO, 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 NEO registered?

AY05 NEO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AY05 NEO safe to buy?

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