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AY55 ZPD

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Sep 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,759 mi
Last recorded109,759 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZPD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 109,759 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2025 109,733 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Spring top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened Spring top mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch showing signs of corrosion

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2024 106,113 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wing around strut top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Vehicle showing signs of corrosion, particularly near side rear wheel arch

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

Pass 31 Aug 2023 102,150 miles

Chips in windscreen

General underbody corrosion

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside ()

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres slightly out of shape on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 25 Aug 2022 98,103 miles

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

Chip in windscreen

General corrosion of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top mount area Inner and outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Wiper streaky

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside and offside ()

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Front tyres multiple cuts no visible cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rears slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres 3mm and outer edge wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 95,460 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front Jacking block missing.

Offside Front Tyre slight edge wear. 225/45/17.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2021 95,460 miles

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Top suspension mounting panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front Jacking block missing.

Offside Front Tyre slight edge wear. 225/45/17.

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Minor. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2020 93,602 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel arch corroded.

Offside Front Jacking block missing.

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2019 90,978 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 86,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Aug 2017 82,042 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 76,298 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corrosion (3.5.1i)

Offside Front seatbelt (slow retracting)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 70,688 miles

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)

Fail 20 Aug 2015 70,688 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 64,436 miles

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)

Pass 3 Sep 2013 57,206 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2012 48,713 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 40,353 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 30,353 miles

Engine undertray broken.

Pass 24 Aug 2009 24,429 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 18,060 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 ZPD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ZPD, 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 ZPD registered?

AY55 ZPD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 September 2005.

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