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AV05 VGT

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jun 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

162,893 mi
Last recorded162,893 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2026 162,893 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted making sill examination impossible

Fail 4 Jun 2026 162,872 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

plastic sill covers fitted making sill examination impossible

Pass 3 Jun 2025 159,278 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2024 156,191 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2023 153,789 miles

Nearside Front top strut mounting slightly worn but no effect on movement

Pass 27 Jun 2022 151,827 miles

Nearside Front Top strut mount slightly worn but does not impair movement

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 148,554 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Jun 2021 148,554 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

exhaust heat shield insecure but unlikely to fall out

Pass 29 Jun 2020 145,295 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 140,185 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 133,976 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2017 127,676 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 121,182 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2015 115,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 115,181 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2014 107,475 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 97,189 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 97,189 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,465 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 13 Jun 2012 89,465 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 73,970 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 56,002 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 39,862 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,916 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 VGT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 VGT, 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 VGT registered?

AV05 VGT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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The MOT history for AV05 VGT shows 24 tests with a 79.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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