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A15 VBS

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

117,917 mi
Last recorded117,917 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA15 VBS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2025 117,917 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside has corrosion to body, suspension components, subframes etc.

Fail 17 Sep 2025 117,917 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

vehicle underside has corrosion to body, suspension components, subframes etc.

Pass 3 Sep 2024 114,476 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

vehicle underside has corrosion to body, suspension components, subframes etc.

Fail 2 Sep 2024 114,476 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

oil leak

vehicle underside has corrosion to body, suspension components, subframes etc.

Pass 13 Sep 2023 110,562 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2022 107,111 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge worn (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn slight distortion (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Sep 2021 103,801 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn inner edge and slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion not to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 103,801 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened subframe 2 holes corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn inner edge and slight distortion (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened corrosion not to excess (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2020 99,719 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper shocker mounting deteriorated/corroded

Offside Rear Upper shocker mounting deteriorated/corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2019 96,320 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2018 90,562 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2018 90,561 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2017 80,770 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2016 81,144 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2015 74,114 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 66,711 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 57,888 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 57,888 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 49,086 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 40,867 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 31,246 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 21,420 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 14,168 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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A15 VBS is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 A15 VBS, 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 A15 VBS registered?

A15 VBS is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is A15 VBS safe to buy?

The MOT history for A15 VBS shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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