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AV05 VGN

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Jan 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

48,991 mi
Last recorded48,991 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VGN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2026 48,991 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jan 2025 44,323 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2024 37,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 9 Jan 2024 37,609 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both sides (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 31,043 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2022 26,976 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 23,627 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2020 21,730 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2019 19,292 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position Light Not Working

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides tires on outer walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Feb 2018 17,879 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 15,585 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 14,448 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 12,037 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2014 10,205 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2013 9,404 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 8,842 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2011 8,086 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 7,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 6,258 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 5,012 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 VGN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 VGN, 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 VGN registered?

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

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