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AY05 XOR

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

196,863 mi
Last recorded196,863 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY05 XOR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2020 196,863 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2020 196,849 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 196,704 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2019 167,077 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 167,051 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 25 May 2018 137,920 miles
Fail 24 May 2018 137,920 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 2 May 2017 118,893 miles

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

rear tyre treads getting low on inside

Pass 11 May 2016 109,661 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 98,306 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 98,304 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 87,956 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2013 79,981 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2012 72,415 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 63,643 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 May 2010 54,024 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 44,722 miles
Fail 8 May 2009 44,720 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2008 34,466 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 XOR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 XOR, 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 XOR registered?

AY05 XOR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AY05 XOR shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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