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AY55 ZPF

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

138,060 mi
Last recorded138,060 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 138,060 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 15 Dec 2020 138,060 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2019 137,369 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2019 137,369 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 130,680 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Nov 2018 130,677 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2017 113,447 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 94,666 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 94,666 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 67,036 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2015 67,036 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 56,436 miles

both rear tyres have age cracks not showing cords

nearside front tyre badly worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 5 Jul 2013 48,501 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jun 2012 43,047 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 36,989 miles

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

Front brake discs lipped

Front offside tyre has a slight cut

Rear brake discs scored

Pass 23 Sep 2009 29,307 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2008 27,384 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

inner-wing shields and sill covers fitted restricting inspection

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 ZPF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZPF, 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 ZPF registered?

AY55 ZPF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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