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CA05 RZM

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2014
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

99,189 mi
Last recorded99,189 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 RZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Nov 2013 99,189 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 92,421 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 92,421 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 80,658 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 80,658 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2010 64,127 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2010 64,127 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 51,277 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2009 51,273 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

o/s/f tyre sidewall damaged rubber

Pass 26 Jun 2008 42,300 miles

195/65/15h

Nearside Rear 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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CA05 RZM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CA05 RZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CA05 RZM registered?

CA05 RZM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is CA05 RZM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 RZM shows 10 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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