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AV05 EEA

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

216,206 mi
Last recorded216,206 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 EEA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2021 216,206 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 201,770 miles

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

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear suspension corroded

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Fail 10 Nov 2020 201,770 miles

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

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear suspension corroded

Underside of car signs of corrosion

Pass 10 May 2019 187,910 miles
Fail 10 May 2019 187,910 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 9 May 2018 176,133 miles
Fail 9 May 2018 176,133 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2017 157,089 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 12 May 2016 137,475 miles
Fail 12 May 2016 137,473 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 126,427 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 120,251 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 6 May 2014 120,251 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 May 2013 111,076 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2013 111,076 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 15 May 2012 97,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 May 2012 97,065 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 81,024 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,174 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2010 61,173 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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 Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,124 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 35,869 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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AV05 EEA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 AV05 EEA, 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 AV05 EEA registered?

AV05 EEA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is AV05 EEA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 EEA shows 22 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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