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AD05 CFE

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2025
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

112,369 mi
Last recorded112,369 miles
Recorded on13 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 May 2024 112,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Lens slightly cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2023 106,220 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2023 106,220 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 99,516 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2021 91,724 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 79,780 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 79,780 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 73,794 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2017 69,524 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

Rear Brake pipe/hose ferruls corroded

Under trays fitted

Fail 20 Jun 2017 69,524 miles

Engine covers fitted

Nearside Front Tyre wearing on outside edge

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake pipe/hose ferruls corroded

Under trays fitted

Pass 21 Jun 2016 65,295 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2016 65,295 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 59,960 miles

both rear top shocker mounts are deteriorated but not resulting in any excessive movement at this time

both rear tyres stating to perish

nsr top suspension arm rubber slightly deteriorated but not excessive movement

Pass 17 Jun 2014 56,255 miles

front discs have corrosion

nsf tyre has slight sidewall damage but not showing any cords

Pass 18 Jun 2013 52,851 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 49,336 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 45,075 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 40,272 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 34,622 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 28,024 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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AD05 CFE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AD05 CFE, 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 AD05 CFE registered?

AD05 CFE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is AD05 CFE safe to buy?

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