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AY55 ZNL

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

96,258 mi
Last recorded96,258 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 96,258 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2022 96,258 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 94,655 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Sill Covers Fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Aug 2019 91,634 miles

Front registration plate cracked

Rear suspension arm bushes deteriorated

small stone chips front screen

Pass 31 Aug 2018 87,313 miles

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

nsr parking brake only just met the pass criteria

rear anti roll bar link bushes poor

Fail 31 Aug 2018 87,313 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

exhaust system corroded

front number plate cracked

nsr parking brake only just met the pass criteria

rear anti roll bar link bushes poor

Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,923 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

both n/s valve stems perished

o/s/r tyre cracking

Pass 1 Sep 2016 75,526 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 68,909 miles

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

fuel filter very rusty

Pass 29 Aug 2014 61,255 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 51,044 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 41,985 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 34,441 miles

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 25 Aug 2010 29,242 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2010 29,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 23,906 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 19,536 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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AY55 ZNL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 AY55 ZNL, 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 ZNL registered?

AY55 ZNL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is AY55 ZNL safe to buy?

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