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AV55 OUY

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

127,350 mi
Last recorded127,350 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OUY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 127,350 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 114,323 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 103,546 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 96,298 miles

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Jun 2015 96,298 miles

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

Offside Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2014 47,320 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 75,423 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 68,872 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 66,523 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2010 60,498 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2009 45,832 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 34,599 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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AV55 OUY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 AV55 OUY, 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 AV55 OUY registered?

AV55 OUY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 October 2005.

Is AV55 OUY safe to buy?

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