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AY55 KSZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Gold Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

122,880 mi
Last recorded122,880 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 KSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGold
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2017 122,880 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 122,879 miles

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

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

Front exhaust pipe slightly deteriorated

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 10 Aug 2015 117,799 miles

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 117,799 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2014 110,231 miles

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

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

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

adverse wear on osr tyre

Pass 30 Aug 2013 87,106 miles

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

Fail 6 Aug 2013 87,085 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

both front steering rack ends play

Pass 27 Aug 2012 80,118 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

engine management lamp illuminated indicating a system fault

nearside front under tray insecure

wet weather test

Pass 18 May 2012 77,050 miles

ESP warning light on dash indicates a fault with system

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 May 2011 66,659 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 66,608 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front brake discs worn

Offside rear tyre worn between 2.5 and 3mm

Pass 7 May 2010 54,356 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 41,317 miles
Fail 13 May 2009 41,316 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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 KSZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Gold with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 KSZ, 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 KSZ registered?

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

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