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C13 KRN

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Nov 2026
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

83,041 mi
Last recorded83,041 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC13 KRN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 83,041 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2024 82,776 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2024 82,768 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mount damaged (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 82,505 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 81,463 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2021 78,407 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2020 75,637 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 75,637 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 73,021 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 70,138 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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C13 KRN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 C13 KRN, 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 C13 KRN registered?

C13 KRN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 November 2005.

Is C13 KRN safe to buy?

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