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AK55 HYN

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

108,247 mi
Last recorded108,247 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 HYN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2015 108,247 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 2 May 2014 100,055 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2014 100,055 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 2 May 2013 90,307 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 81,781 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2011 72,740 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2010 66,308 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 66,308 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2009 54,602 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 42,634 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AK55 HYN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AK55 HYN, 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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AK55 HYN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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