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AD05 CFZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jul 2013
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

58,333 mi
Last recorded58,333 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2012
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD05 CFZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2012 58,333 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 50,147 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2011 50,140 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 22 Jul 2010 46,466 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2010 46,466 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2009 41,613 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2008 36,877 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 36,877 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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 CFZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 CFZ, 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 CFZ registered?

AD05 CFZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 July 2005.

Is AD05 CFZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD05 CFZ shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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