2005 Saab 9-3 1.9L Diesel · AV55 OVJ
2005 Saab 9-3 (1.9L, diesel). First registered 08 Nov 2005. Recorded mileage 182,009 miles. MOT expired on 25 Sept 2022.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Ipswich
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 25 Sept 2022
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 182,009 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 1.9L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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AV55 OVJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/09/2021
- 182,009 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 3 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (13 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
AV55 OVJ 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 OVJ) between October 2008 and September 2021.
The record contains 15 passes and 3 failures.
The most recent test on 14 September 2021 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: Lighting (13 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (7 issues), Windscreen (5 issues), Suspension (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 25 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: “Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))”; “Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”; “Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))”.
AV55 OVJ Mileage History
- 31/10/200837,356 mi
- 20/07/200946,013 mi+8,657 mi
- 09/07/201061,617 mi+15,604 mi
- 04/07/201186,297 mi+24,680 mi
- 02/05/201296,539 mi+10,242 mi
- 03/05/201296,539 mi
- 20/07/201296,678 mi+139 mi
- 02/07/2013108,053 mi+11,375 mi
- 09/07/2014120,400 mi+12,347 mi
- 29/06/2015129,789 mi+9,389 mi
- 04/07/2016139,478 mi+9,689 mi
- 10/07/2017151,067 mi+11,589 mi
- 09/07/2018160,454 mi+9,387 mi
- 08/07/2019171,541 mi+11,087 mi
- 26/09/2020179,575 mi+8,034 mi
- 26/09/2020179,575 mi
- 08/09/2021182,009 mi+2,434 mi
- 14/09/2021182,009 mi
Average of roughly 11,239 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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