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AD05 VAJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Jul 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

81,939 mi
Last recorded81,939 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 VAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2025 81,939 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2024 75,924 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jun 2023 73,261 miles

Headlight lenses deteriorated

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2022 67,863 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 63,611 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 18 Jun 2020 58,145 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2019 55,716 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 6 Jun 2018 50,716 miles

both headlight lenses deteriorated

exhaust system corroded

Fail 6 Jun 2018 50,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Pass 19 Jun 2017 48,020 miles

rear brake pads wearing thin

rear exhaust bracket broken

Pass 11 Jul 2016 43,763 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2015 39,038 miles

both front anti roll bar link dust covers deteriorated

exhausts system corroded

Pass 26 Jun 2014 34,961 miles

Both rear tyres cracked and perished

Pass 27 Jun 2013 31,682 miles

nearside front tyre perished, cracked and worn low on edges

offside front and both rear tyres perished

Pass 6 Jul 2012 27,572 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2011 23,794 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 18,293 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2009 13,275 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 9,700 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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AD05 VAJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 AD05 VAJ, 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 AD05 VAJ registered?

AD05 VAJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 August 2005.

Is AD05 VAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 VAJ shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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