CarVerify

Free Car Check

AV05 EEH

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

119,728 mi
Last recorded119,728 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Saab
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £14.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

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

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 119,728 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2015 114,635 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 13 Mar 2014 107,374 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 102,400 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2013 102,399 miles

Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 93,866 miles

both front tyres just in legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 29 Mar 2011 178,904 miles

front brake imbalance is high mid-way thru range of effort

offside front seat belt webbing slow to return

rear brake pads look low, rear brake discs in poor condition

slight judder from front brakes

slight play front anti-roll bar D bushes

stone chips in front windscreen

wiring loom dangling nearside front of vehicle

Pass 19 Mar 2010 160,307 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 19 Mar 2010 160,307 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 139,952 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 108,667 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

AV05 EEH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AV05 EEH, 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

How do I check the history of AV05 EEH?

You can check the full history of AV05 EEH by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was AV05 EEH registered?

AV05 EEH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

Is AV05 EEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 EEH shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does AV05 EEH have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on AV05 EEH. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.