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C4 GFM

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,666 mi
Last recorded126,666 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC4 GFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 126,666 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2016 122,640 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 11 Jul 2015 116,409 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

chips to windscreen

Pass 22 Jul 2014 108,566 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Jul 2014 108,516 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jul 2013 101,615 miles

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

chip to windscreen

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on edges

offside rear tyre worn close to legel limit

Pass 9 Jul 2012 92,237 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

chip to windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn low outer edge

Pass 8 Jul 2011 77,840 miles

advisory from previous test no 276365881158

Fail 4 Jul 2011 77,731 miles

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

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

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

chip to screen

Pass 5 Jul 2010 65,685 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 53,871 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2008 41,731 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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C4 GFM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 C4 GFM, 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 C4 GFM registered?

C4 GFM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

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