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AD05 CFO

2005 Saab 9-3

White Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

241,400 mi
Last recorded241,400 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2013 241,400 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Sub-frame has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2012 206,789 miles

1.n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge 2.o/s/r tyre wear on inner edge 3.outer sills plastic covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 31 Jul 2012 206,755 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

1.n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge 2.o/s/r tyre wear on inner edge 3.outer sills plastic covers fitted

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting worn but its strength is not seriously reduced (2.4.G.1)

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Jul 2011 168,823 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner and outer edges

Fail 26 Jul 2011 168,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

n/s and o/s/f tyres wear on inner and outer edges

Pass 2 Aug 2010 137,325 miles

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edges,close to treadbars

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Fail 31 Jul 2010 137,325 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

boot area & outer sills not checked properly due to covers

n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit

o/s/f tyre wearing inner edges,close to treadbars

slight play n/s/f anti roll bar link

slight play n/s/f wheel bearing

Pass 14 Jul 2009 99,534 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 76,809 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

o/s/r tyre wearing low

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 CFO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CFO, 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 CFO registered?

AD05 CFO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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