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2005 SAAB 9-3
General Information
- Registration OV55WEA
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2005
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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- Expires 21 Mar 2027
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MOT History 21 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
11 Mar 2026
Pass
Mileage: 167,835 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2027Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
13 Mar 2025
Pass
Mileage: 165,638 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front & Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front & Rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
20 Mar 2024
Pass
Mileage: 162,867 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
13 Mar 2023
Pass
Mileage: 159,386 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
9 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 155,236 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2023 1 Jul 202622 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 148,124 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2022 1 Jul 202612 Mar 2020
Pass
Mileage: 140,027 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2021 1 Jul 202618 Mar 2019
Pass
Mileage: 131,740 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2020 1 Jul 202615 Mar 2018
Pass
Mileage: 123,999 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2019 1 Jul 202615 Mar 2018
Fail
Mileage: 123,998 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
22 Mar 2017
Pass
Mileage: 117,503 MI
Expiry date: 21 Mar 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
22 Mar 2017
Fail
Mileage: 117,503 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Central Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
17 Mar 2016
Pass
Mileage: 109,964 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in n/s steering rack
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
17 Mar 2016
Fail
Mileage: 109,963 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- slight play in n/s steering rack
2 Dec 2014
Pass
Mileage: 101,185 MI
Expiry date: 1 Dec 2015 1 Jul 202628 Nov 2013
Pass
Mileage: 93,845 MI
Expiry date: 27 Nov 2014 1 Jul 202628 Nov 2013
Fail
Mileage: 93,845 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
30 Dec 2011
Pass
Mileage: 81,111 MI
Expiry date: 29 Dec 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
29 Nov 2010
Pass
Mileage: 73,543 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2011 1 Jul 202619 Nov 2009
Pass
Mileage: 67,744 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2010 1 Jul 20263 Dec 2008
Pass
Mileage: 53,268 MI
Expiry date: 6 Dec 2009 1 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!
OV55WEA was registered on 2005-12-06
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