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CA05 RZG

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

101,400 mi
Last recorded101,400 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 RZG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2019 101,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlight outer glass frosted needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Outer headlight glass frosted needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Jun 2019 101,397 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction EML light on (8.2.1.2 (h))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Anti rattle spring missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted Anti rattle spring broken/missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen in an unacceptable condition Strong Wiper marks across a Zone (3.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Majority of washer jets blocked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Headlight outer glass frosted needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Outer headlight glass frosted needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil around front of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 96,925 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2018 96,793 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 24 Jul 2017 90,759 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 83,402 miles

Slight engine oil leak

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front number plate (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2015 69,142 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 59,071 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 53,708 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag malfunction/warning diplayed on dash

Fail 16 Nov 2012 53,708 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

air bag malfunction/warning diplayed on dash

Pass 19 Jun 2012 51,347 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 45,407 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre has a slight cut

Pass 22 Jun 2010 39,298 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 33,675 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2009 33,675 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 24 Jun 2008 27,356 miles

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

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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CA05 RZG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CA05 RZG, 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 CA05 RZG registered?

CA05 RZG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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