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AY55 ZNN

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

134,475 mi
Last recorded134,475 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2019 134,475 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 117,239 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Aug 2017 110,646 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking (7.1.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both on 3 mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Aug 2016 105,368 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexible joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 100,065 miles

engine oil leak engine covers fitted

Pass 6 May 2014 90,250 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 May 2013 83,773 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 83,773 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 68,754 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 62,605 miles

Engine management lamp on

Pass 21 Sep 2009 50,798 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 50,795 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 38,605 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 38,150 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 ZNN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 ZNN, 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 ZNN registered?

AY55 ZNN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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