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AV55 OVB

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

87,713 mi
Last recorded87,713 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV55 OVB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2018 87,713 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2018 87,713 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 Mar 2017 84,310 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2017 84,310 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 79,885 miles

both fronttyres perished plus nail on n/s/f

Pass 26 Mar 2015 72,437 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

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

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

engine check light on.

Pass 28 Mar 2014 66,289 miles

Rear tyres stepped slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2013 57,152 miles

Front discs worn

STRONG ADVISE - Front tyres on marker bars

Pass 28 Mar 2012 46,957 miles

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

engine management light on dash

slight play in offside rear upper hub bush

Pass 24 Mar 2011 36,858 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 26,056 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 16,167 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 13,932 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 OVB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 OVB, 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 OVB registered?

AV55 OVB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

Is AV55 OVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AV55 OVB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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