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AC52 TAT

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

163,545 mi
Last recorded163,545 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC52 TAT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 163,545 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2025 159,516 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 149,266 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2023 146,384 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 143,570 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2021 143,124 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2020 141,984 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2019 134,716 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 126,669 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2017 115,040 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2016 101,747 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 91,218 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2014 77,288 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Feb 2013 63,305 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2012 52,754 miles

unable to fully inspected due to covers and sheilds

Fail 7 Feb 2012 52,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

unable to fully inspected due to covers and sheilds

Pass 9 Feb 2011 43,790 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 34,506 miles

N/S rear and O/S front tyre sidewalls damaged

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Fail 25 Jan 2010 34,506 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

N/S rear and O/S front tyre sidewalls damaged

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

unable to fully inspect due to covers and shields

Pass 27 Jan 2009 26,530 miles

nearside rear tyre side wall damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Jan 2008 18,557 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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AC52 TAT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AC52 TAT, 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 AC52 TAT registered?

AC52 TAT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

Is AC52 TAT safe to buy?

The MOT history for AC52 TAT shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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