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AJ55 RVK

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

105,285 mi
Last recorded105,285 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ55 RVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 105,285 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Jul 2025 105,275 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2024 99,329 miles

General supension corrosion

Pass 29 Aug 2023 92,724 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 92,205 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2022 92,204 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2021 86,106 miles

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2021 86,106 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 80,935 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 80,932 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 76,867 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2019 76,757 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower and upper rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower rubbers split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 4 Sep 2018 73,406 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2017 69,228 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2016 64,791 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2015 60,035 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 56,433 miles

Corrosion on centre exhaust silencer.

Pass 30 Aug 2013 52,599 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 49,440 miles

centre silencer slightly corroded

Pass 9 Dec 2011 45,958 miles

Both rear brake discs are worn

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 6 Dec 2011 45,956 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Both front and rear brake discs are worn

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 36,252 miles

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

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

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

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

please inspect the condition and tread depth of all road tyres at regular intervals.

Pass 3 Dec 2009 29,036 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 21,958 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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AJ55 RVK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 AJ55 RVK, 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

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What year was AJ55 RVK registered?

AJ55 RVK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 December 2005.

Is AJ55 RVK safe to buy?

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