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AD54 TVC

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

158,800 mi
Last recorded158,800 miles
Recorded on13 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 TVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Aug 2019 158,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 158,800 miles

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

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 146,738 miles

Central Front slight oil leak

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 119,810 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 28 Jun 2016 99,484 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 85,777 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 78,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 9 Jun 2014 78,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 76,625 miles

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

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

n/s rack has slight play in inner ball and socket

Pass 26 Sep 2011 63,909 miles

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

foot brake travel

front pads worn

handbrake travel

nearside rear tyre deep cut to tread

offside rear hub slight play

rear brake discs grooved

underbody cover fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2010 51,221 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 45,959 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2009 37,766 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 30,208 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 TVC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 TVC, 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 TVC registered?

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

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