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YR55 AZB

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,857 mi
Last recorded156,857 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 AZB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2015 156,857 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 141,418 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2014 141,418 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 3 Oct 2013 120,751 miles

all 4 tyres getting close to limit rear feathering

Fail 1 Oct 2013 120,749 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

all 4 tyres getting close to limit rear feathering

both strut top mount bearings noisy

steering clunks

Pass 31 Oct 2012 100,609 miles

nsf tyre 3mm

poss inner rear pads getting low

rear wiper missing

Fail 31 Oct 2012 100,609 miles

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

nsf tyre 3mm

poss inner rear pads getting low

rear wiper missing

Pass 31 Oct 2011 78,534 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 57,453 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 56,609 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2010 56,609 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 46,591 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 37,083 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 AZB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 YR55 AZB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YR55 AZB registered?

YR55 AZB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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