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A4 VDE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,677 mi
Last recorded101,677 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA4 VDE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 101,677 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2018 91,677 miles
Fail 1 May 2018 91,677 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 215/50r17 (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Pass 5 May 2017 85,170 miles

Oil leak ()

Slight wear both rear tyres inner edges

Fail 5 May 2017 85,170 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Slight wear both rear tyres inner edges

Pass 16 May 2016 79,123 miles

alternator belt worn from oil leak

engine oil leak front of engine

Pass 29 Apr 2015 72,512 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 68,863 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2013 62,187 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2012 57,757 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 53,470 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 47,999 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 37,914 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 32,387 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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A4 VDE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 A4 VDE, 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 A4 VDE registered?

A4 VDE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is A4 VDE safe to buy?

The MOT history for A4 VDE shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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