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AO05 AOA

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Mar 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

70,859 mi
Last recorded70,859 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO05 AOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 70,859 miles

stone chip in windscreen

Pass 24 Feb 2025 67,207 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

centre silencer rusty

Pass 8 Mar 2024 65,339 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2023 62,969 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2022 62,207 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2021 60,591 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2020 60,108 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 57,566 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2018 55,519 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2017 53,416 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 52,000 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 50,613 miles

Both rear indicator bulbs starting to turn white

Pass 13 Feb 2014 49,013 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2013 45,452 miles

slight wear in n/s/r top outer arm bush

Pass 22 Feb 2012 43,866 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 43,866 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre on 3mm

Offside rear tyre flat spotted

Screw in offside rear tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2011 41,132 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to o.s.r.

Fail 3 Mar 2011 41,132 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

damage to o.s.r.

Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,559 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 29,464 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 24,480 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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AO05 AOA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AO05 AOA, 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 AO05 AOA registered?

AO05 AOA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is AO05 AOA safe to buy?

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