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AO55 DBV

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2023
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

214,371 mi
Last recorded214,371 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO55 DBV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2022 214,371 miles

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

exhaust has a leak somewhere at the front causing smell

Fail 26 Oct 2022 214,362 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

exhaust has a leak somewhere at the front causing smell

Pass 1 Nov 2021 212,139 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 212,129 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 208,515 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 204,960 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material some swollen (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front top mounting rough side to side

exhaust system deteriorated

various body/ chassis corrosion

wipers smear

Pass 22 Oct 2018 197,703 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

both sides rear shocks, top mounts corroding away but shocks secure at the minute

fuel filter wet with diesel but no drips during test

Pass 12 Oct 2017 189,211 miles

fuel filter area damp with diesel

rear brake pads low

rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 17 Oct 2016 180,470 miles

rear tyres feathered

Pass 29 Oct 2015 172,453 miles

nail o/s rear tyre

windscreen cracked

windscreen damage n/s

Fail 23 Oct 2015 172,447 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nail o/s rear tyre

windscreen damage n/s

Pass 30 Oct 2012 136,205 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 136,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 125,399 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

front brake discs worn

front brake pads are low

Pass 25 Nov 2010 109,772 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 92,293 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 72,694 miles

Offside Front 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)

Fail 27 Nov 2008 72,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front 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)

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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AO55 DBV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 AO55 DBV, 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 AO55 DBV registered?

AO55 DBV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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