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AY55 KHB

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

153,764 mi
Last recorded153,764 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KHB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2019 153,764 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 13 Nov 2018 141,183 miles

Front both seat belt retracting mechanism weak

Nearside Front top mount rough

Offside Front slight play inner rack ends

Pass 6 Dec 2017 129,991 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Fail 6 Dec 2017 129,991 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH FRONT ARB LINK ARMS BOOTS SPLIT (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT ARB LINK ARMS (2.4.G.2)

Front position lamp(s) not working OSF SIDE INOP (1.1.A.3b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES ()

Pass 16 Nov 2016 115,052 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Both front Inner Steering arms have slight play at their fixings

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

Fail 16 Nov 2016 115,052 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint Both fronts (2.4.G.2)

Both front Inner Steering arms have slight play at their fixings

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 101,626 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper slight play in both rear suspension bushes

child seats fitted

slight distortion on both front wheel rims on inside edge

Fail 18 Nov 2015 101,626 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear section (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Upper slight play in both rear suspension bushes

Valve stem seriously damaged both rears (4.1.D.1e)

child seats fitted

slight distortion on both front wheel rims on inside edge

Pass 18 Nov 2014 89,794 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 89,794 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Coolant leak

Pass 21 Oct 2013 77,712 miles

EML warning lamp on dash.

N/S/F tyre pressure low.

Fail 5 Oct 2012 68,685 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 68,685 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 59,621 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 47,862 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 40,124 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)

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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AY55 KHB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 AY55 KHB, 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 AY55 KHB registered?

AY55 KHB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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