2005 Saab 9-3 2.8L Petrol · AV55 OVF
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.8L, petrol). First registered 25 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 82,254 miles. MOT valid until 18 Oct 2027. Taxed until 01 Nov 2026.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 18 Oct 2027
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Nov 2026)
- Recorded Mileage
- 82,254 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.8L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV55 OVF Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/10/2026
- 82,254 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring steering items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 OVF MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (AV55 OVF) between January 2009 and October 2026.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 20 October 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 3 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Steering (10 issues), Lighting (9 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Windscreen (6 issues), Brakes (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))”; “Indicator switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
AV55 OVF Mileage History
- 15/01/200942,437 mi
- 04/03/201045,552 mi+3,115 mi
- 18/02/201148,853 mi+3,301 mi
- 17/02/201252,599 mi+3,746 mi
- 17/02/201252,599 mi
- 18/02/201355,581 mi+2,982 mi
- 13/02/201463,702 mi+8,121 mi
- 12/02/201566,471 mi+2,769 mi
- 17/02/201667,929 mi+1,458 mi
- 08/05/201769,190 mi+1,261 mi
- 11/04/201870,469 mi+1,279 mi
- 03/04/201971,123 mi+654 mi
- 04/04/201971,124 mi+1 mi
- 21/07/202171,497 mi+373 mi
- 26/07/202171,500 mi+3 mi
- 19/04/202471,606 mi+106 mi
- 08/06/202577,025 mi+5,419 mi
- 20/10/202682,254 mi+5,229 mi
Average of roughly 2,242 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Excellent
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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