MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,037 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Both front tyres wearing on edges.
Child seats fitted to o/s/r and n/s/r seats not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Vehicle tested in wet conditions.
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
Vehicle tested in wet conditions.
Child seat fitted to n/s/r seat not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Vehicle tested in wet conditions.
Vehicle tested in wet conditions.
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Vehicle tested in wet conditions.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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DE05 AYF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 DE05 AYF, 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 DE05 AYF registered?
DE05 AYF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 April 2005.
Is DE05 AYF safe to buy?
The MOT history for DE05 AYF shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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