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AD05 VBC

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,673 mi
Last recorded192,673 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 VBC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2015 192,673 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 3 Jul 2015 192,672 miles

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Upper Macpherson strut damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jun 2014 179,847 miles

both rear top mount cracked

Pass 26 Jul 2013 168,458 miles

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

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

both rear top mounts are cracked

Fail 5 Jul 2013 167,827 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

both top rear shock mount cracked but not dangerous

Pass 20 Jul 2012 154,458 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r top mount cracked

o/s/f top mount bearing warn

o/s/r top mount cracked

Pass 7 May 2011 133,025 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 125,259 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 118,946 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 114,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 85,087 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2008 85,087 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 VBC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VBC, 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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AD05 VBC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 August 2005.

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