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C125 TAN

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

109,069 mi
Last recorded109,069 miles
Recorded on26 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC125 TAN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 May 2016 109,069 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both (2.2.B.1f)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both worn on the shoulders (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Jan 2016 109,152 miles

Ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s steeringrack (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 25 Jan 2016 109,149 miles

Nearside Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s steeringrack (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 28 Oct 2014 101,762 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 28 Oct 2014 101,762 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 97,742 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres cut on inner sidewalls

Fail 18 Oct 2013 97,661 miles

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres cut on inner sidewalls

Pass 27 Oct 2012 92,243 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 86,502 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 22 Oct 2011 86,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 23 Oct 2010 78,157 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge

slight play in o/s rack arm

Pass 17 Oct 2009 70,339 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 62,312 miles

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

slight play in os steering arm

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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C125 TAN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 C125 TAN, 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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C125 TAN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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