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AD54 CPZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

152,996 mi
Last recorded152,996 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD54 CPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 152,996 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2023 150,346 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 148,257 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2021 144,115 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2020 140,910 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2019 137,752 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Nov 2019 137,752 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2018 133,777 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2017 130,375 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 128,195 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2015 123,440 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 115,996 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2013 108,760 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2012 102,381 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 95,057 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2010 88,161 miles
Pass 13 May 2010 77,076 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 64,585 miles
Fail 11 May 2009 64,559 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 14 May 2008 52,874 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 46,719 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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AD54 CPZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 AD54 CPZ, 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 AD54 CPZ registered?

AD54 CPZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2005.

Is AD54 CPZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD54 CPZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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