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AV05 VGO

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

62,315 mi
Last recorded62,315 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV05 VGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2026 62,315 miles

Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear shock absorber top mounting area, both sides. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2025 61,408 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 60,422 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2023 59,777 miles

Rear Upper Both rear top shock alloy absorber brackets & mounting area's are heavily corroded

Fail 8 Aug 2023 59,777 miles

Offside All direction indicators not working Appears to be a fault with indicator switch (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Upper Both rear top shock alloy absorber brackets & mounting area's are heavily corroded

Pass 18 Aug 2022 58,511 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 57,391 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2020 56,716 miles

Exhaust generally corroded

Pass 18 May 2019 55,260 miles

Exhaust generally deteriorated

o/s/r brake binding

Pass 12 May 2018 52,890 miles

Exhaust rusty in places.

Pass 12 May 2017 50,547 miles

Centre exhaust corroded but not leaking gases

Fail 12 May 2017 50,547 miles

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

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

Centre exhaust corroded but not leaking gases

Pass 12 May 2016 48,526 miles

Engine cover is fitted

Pass 4 Jun 2015 47,171 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 45,744 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Jun 2013 42,718 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 40,011 miles
Pass 20 May 2011 36,465 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 32,813 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 26,561 miles
Fail 22 May 2009 26,560 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2008 20,047 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 VGO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 VGO, 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

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What year was AV05 VGO registered?

AV05 VGO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 June 2005.

Is AV05 VGO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV05 VGO shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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