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C3 JPG

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Mar 2027
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

77,051 mi
Last recorded77,051 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC3 JPG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2026 77,051 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2025 73,496 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Mar 2025 73,496 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. space saver fitted (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 71,446 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2023 69,524 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2023 69,524 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 67,809 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap is damaged dont seal

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 10 Mar 2022 67,809 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap is damaged dont seal

Offside Front tyre starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 4 Mar 2021 67,162 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nearside Rear tyre out of shape

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Offside Rear tyre out of shape

Pass 6 Mar 2020 66,756 miles

both front tyres worn on both edges

Pass 21 Mar 2019 65,085 miles

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Mar 2019 64,082 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge 225 45 17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear shocks corroded (5.3.2 (b))

handbrake travel high

Pass 15 Mar 2018 60,127 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2017 55,998 miles

nsr tyre wearing inner edge

Fail 6 Mar 2017 55,948 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also worn (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nsr tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 5 Mar 2016 51,342 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2015 49,170 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated.

nearside rear tyre slightly worn inner edge.

rear registration plate starting to deteriorate.

Pass 13 Mar 2014 45,148 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 40,094 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 35,011 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,490 miles

Oil leak

front brake discs worn

Pass 30 Mar 2010 24,662 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 20,341 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2008 15,723 miles

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

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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C3 JPG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 C3 JPG, 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 C3 JPG registered?

C3 JPG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is C3 JPG safe to buy?

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