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2005 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration OV05NXY
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expires 25 May 2027
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MOT History 25 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 May 2026
Pass
Mileage: 158,374 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front fog light not working
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Front number plate slightly damaged
- Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))
26 Apr 2025
Pass
Mileage: 157,337 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
26 Apr 2025
Fail
Mileage: 157,337 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (6.1.2 (a))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
16 May 2024
Pass
Mileage: 155,492 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
15 May 2024
Fail
Mileage: 155,492 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
26 May 2023
Pass
Mileage: 153,435 MI
Expiry date: 25 May 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
21 Feb 2022
Pass
Mileage: 149,764 MI
Expiry date: 20 Feb 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
17 Feb 2022
Fail
Mileage: 149,757 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexible pipe area (6.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm approx (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
10 Sep 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,911 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2021 6 Jul 202627 Aug 2020
Fail
Mileage: 144,911 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
- Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a)) Repair immediately
27 Sep 2019
Pass
Mileage: 144,697 MI
Expiry date: 26 Sep 2020 6 Jul 202615 Sep 2018
Pass
Mileage: 144,081 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2019 6 Jul 202611 Sep 2018
Fail
Mileage: 144,081 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Coolant leak ()
14 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 143,788 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2018 6 Jul 202612 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 143,788 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
22 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 142,922 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2017 6 Jul 202610 Sep 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,718 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2016 6 Jul 20269 Sep 2015
Fail
Mileage: 140,718 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
23 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 139,010 MI
Expiry date: 22 Sep 2015 6 Jul 202611 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 134,187 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
17 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 113,806 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2013 6 Jul 202621 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 93,800 MI
Expiry date: 20 Sep 2012 6 Jul 202610 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,708 MI
Expiry date: 9 Nov 2011 6 Jul 202626 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 57,164 MI
Expiry date: 25 Oct 2010 6 Jul 20269 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 36,008 MI
Expiry date: 8 Jul 2009 6 Jul 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
OV05NXY was registered on 2005-05-18
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