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AD05 CFF

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

190,620 mi
Last recorded190,620 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CFF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2018 190,620 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2017 186,867 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 183,220 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Apr 2016 183,201 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 176,269 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2015 176,269 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2014 166,352 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2014 166,303 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 157,469 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 143,143 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2011 128,934 miles

Front tyre check 3000 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Play in both steering rack sidearms

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Mar 2011 128,934 miles

Front tyre check 3000 miles

Play in both steering rack sidearms

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Mar 2010 96,646 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 93,677 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 81,554 miles

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

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

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 CFF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CFF, 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 CFF registered?

AD05 CFF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 July 2005.

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The MOT history for AD05 CFF shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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