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AX54 AVK

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

91,693 mi
Last recorded91,693 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX54 AVK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 91,693 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 1 Feb 2016 91,693 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 77,368 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2014 61,461 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2013 55,773 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2012 52,058 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

advise nearside front and nearside rear tyres sidewall damage.

Pass 9 Feb 2012 52,058 miles

advise nearside front and nearside rear tyres sidewall damage.

Pass 9 Feb 2011 45,958 miles

advise handbrake travel high

advise both front tyres tread wearing low

Pass 10 Feb 2010 39,831 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,280 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 26,994 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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AX54 AVK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AX54 AVK, 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 AX54 AVK registered?

AX54 AVK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 January 2005.

Is AX54 AVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for AX54 AVK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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