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YR55 AZA

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

136,516 mi
Last recorded136,516 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 AZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2022 136,516 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2021 121,469 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Fail 15 Nov 2021 121,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ()

Pass 5 Nov 2020 118,740 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 116,760 miles

headlamps dirty

Pass 14 Nov 2018 113,568 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 110,351 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 107,505 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2016 107,505 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 103,594 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 100,503 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 97,978 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 93,093 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 83,065 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,458 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 15 Sep 2009 58,352 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 43,003 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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YR55 AZA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 YR55 AZA, 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 YR55 AZA registered?

YR55 AZA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is YR55 AZA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR55 AZA shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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