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AY55 ZPC

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

94,079 mi
Last recorded94,079 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZPC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Feb 2019 94,079 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 94,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 83,845 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 75,225 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened top rubber cover split... (2.4.G.1)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 67,822 miles

Front pads getting low

Fail 20 Jan 2015 55,813 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 55,813 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2014 45,768 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 39,522 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2013 39,505 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 34,167 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 28,316 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 23,012 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 16,620 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 ZPC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ZPC, 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 ZPC registered?

AY55 ZPC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AY55 ZPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for AY55 ZPC shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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