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AY55 ZNP

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jun 2027
Tests19 (19 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

149,667 mi
Last recorded149,667 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZNP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass
Pass 13 Jun 2026 149,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Jun 2025 142,470 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2024 134,036 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2023 125,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

Pass 28 May 2022 116,538 miles
Pass 28 May 2021 110,507 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Under bonnet & underside covers fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 26 Jun 2020 105,118 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2019 99,512 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 20 Jul 2018 92,287 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 85,295 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 78,195 miles

Under bonnet covers & underside trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 22 Jul 2015 72,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jul 2014 66,493 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 61,118 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 54,181 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2011 47,289 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2010 40,639 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,200 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 27,327 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AY55 ZNP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZNP, 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 ZNP registered?

AY55 ZNP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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