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AD54 TUP

2005 Saab 9-3

Green Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

57,806 mi
Last recorded57,806 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 TUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 57,806 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2023 56,417 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2022 55,627 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2021 55,167 miles

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 1 Oct 2021 55,166 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 28 Sep 2020 55,163 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2019 53,103 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 50,960 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 47,171 miles
Pass 4 May 2016 43,625 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 39,915 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 36,854 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 34,781 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 32,061 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 28,200 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 24,081 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 19,108 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 14,093 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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AD54 TUP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Green with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 TUP, 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 AD54 TUP registered?

AD54 TUP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 January 2005.

Is AD54 TUP safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 TUP shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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