CarVerify

Free Car Check

AD54 TUO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

62,703 mi
Last recorded62,703 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 TUO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2025 62,703 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All rear suspention (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Feb 2024 61,798 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Fail 24 Feb 2024 61,794 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working all fronts (3.5 (a))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 24 Feb 2023 60,974 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 59,741 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive possible power steering (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Feb 2021 58,891 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front both front seat belts slow to retracked

Nearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2020 57,690 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2019 54,280 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 51,085 miles

both front tyres worn outer edges

Pass 17 Feb 2017 48,264 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2016 45,576 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2016 45,548 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm worn and seriously weakened suspension arm outer bush (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 42,450 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 42,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2014 39,585 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2013 36,450 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2012 31,820 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2011 27,840 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2010 22,095 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2009 17,259 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2008 12,370 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AD54 TUO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 AD54 TUO, 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

How do I check the history of AD54 TUO?

You can check the full history of AD54 TUO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AD54 TUO registered?

AD54 TUO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 February 2005.

Is AD54 TUO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 TUO shows 21 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.

Does AD54 TUO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AD54 TUO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.