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2005 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration OV55PLZ
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2000cc
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- Expired 24 Jan 2021
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MOT History 18 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
25 Jul 2019
Pass
Mileage: 101,423 MI
Expiry date: 24 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- 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))
- Front Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
7 Sep 2017
Pass
Mileage: 98,724 MI
Expiry date: 6 Sep 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
7 Sep 2017
Fail
Mileage: 98,724 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
3 Sep 2016
Pass
Mileage: 94,014 MI
Expiry date: 2 Sep 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Service brakes (54%) and Parking brakes (19%) have only just met the requirements.
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
3 Sep 2016
Fail
Mileage: 94,014 MI
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
- Service brakes (54%) and Parking brakes (19%) have only just met the requirements.
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
4 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 85,998 MI
Expiry date: 3 Apr 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
16 Sep 2013
Pass
Mileage: 79,763 MI
Expiry date: 15 Sep 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
13 Sep 2012
Pass
Mileage: 72,462 MI
Expiry date: 12 Sep 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
10 Sep 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Nearside Front Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting damaged and its strength is seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Front Sub-frame attachment slightly damaged (2.4.G.1)
22 Aug 2012
Fail
Mileage: 72,462 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
- Nearside Vehicle structure has damage which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
9 Jan 2012
Pass
Mileage: 68,243 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2013 28 Jun 20269 Jan 2012
Fail
Mileage: 68,242 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
18 Jan 2011
Pass
Mileage: 56,707 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2012 28 Jun 202617 Jan 2011
Fail
Mileage: 56,707 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
2 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 41,678 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2011 28 Jun 20261 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 41,678 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) Dangerous
20 Feb 2009
Pass
Mileage: 27,420 MI
Expiry date: 19 Feb 2010 28 Jun 202626 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,480 MI
Expiry date: 25 Sep 2009 28 Jun 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!
OV55PLZ was registered on 2005-11-03
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