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CA05 RZR

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

83,749 mi
Last recorded83,749 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 RZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 83,749 miles

Offside Front shock absorber corroding

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

Fail 1 Apr 2021 83,749 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front shock absorber corroding

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

Pass 9 Mar 2020 82,483 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2019 78,101 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2018 72,861 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 67,891 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,146 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2015 55,286 miles

slight play n/s and o/s rear top suspension arm inner joints

Pass 18 Apr 2014 51,889 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 45,603 miles

both rear trailing arm front bushes getting worn

some play steering rack

Pass 7 Apr 2012 39,885 miles

n/s rear tyre casing getting perished

Pass 26 Apr 2011 33,368 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 31,347 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 29,171 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 27,815 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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CA05 RZR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 CA05 RZR, 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 RZR registered?

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

Is CA05 RZR safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 RZR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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