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AY55 ZPH

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

69,699 mi
Last recorded69,699 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY55 ZPH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2018 69,699 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2018 69,696 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 63,277 miles

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

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both lenses cloudy (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 50,898 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 48,702 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 48,702 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 38,936 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 102,646 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 27,448 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Sep 2011 22,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Sep 2011 22,534 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Sep 2010 16,458 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 9,783 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 4,214 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 ZPH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc 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 ZPH, 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 ZPH registered?

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

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