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C2 OJD

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

206,812 mi
Last recorded206,812 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC2 OJD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 206,812 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2022 203,165 miles

Chassis Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2022 203,165 miles

Chassis Corroded

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2021 200,019 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 200,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2020 193,933 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test both ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2019 183,659 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2018 165,559 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 22 Jul 2017 152,228 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 136,132 miles

Engine warning light on

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2015 115,685 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 110,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Apr 2014 110,741 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 107,020 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2011 93,936 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 29 Dec 2011 93,925 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 89,313 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2010 89,310 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

play in steering

Pass 17 Dec 2009 80,223 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 17 Dec 2009 80,223 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 30 Dec 2008 62,458 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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C2 OJD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 C2 OJD, 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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C2 OJD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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