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AM54 PVM

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

147,905 mi
Last recorded147,905 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAM54 PVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 147,905 miles

Coolant leak ()

car tested in wet weather

rear brake and suspension components corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2021 147,905 miles

Coolant leak ()

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

car tested in wet weather

rear brake and suspension components corroded

Pass 14 Feb 2020 145,568 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 139,284 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2019 139,283 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Feb 2018 133,459 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 127,392 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced n/s & o/s (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

door sill covers fitted.

engine bay covers fitted.

Pass 11 Jan 2016 118,977 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 118,383 miles

rear exhaust rusted

Pass 4 Apr 2013 112,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2012 97,148 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2011 83,490 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2010 70,122 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 56,071 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Apr 2008 46,843 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 44,050 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?

Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.

73.6%
Pass Rate
6,682
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
155,316
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 75,543
coil spring broken 47,423
position lamp(s) not working 38,332
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 35,584
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 34,513
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AM54 PVM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AM54 PVM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AM54 PVM registered?

AM54 PVM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is AM54 PVM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AM54 PVM shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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