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CA05 RZU

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

101,748 mi
Last recorded101,748 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA05 RZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 101,748 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2018 99,886 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2017 95,725 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2016 86,402 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 78,028 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2014 65,251 miles

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

n/s wiper blade deteriorated

rear discs worn

Pass 31 Oct 2013 54,209 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 44,310 miles

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)

Pass 21 Oct 2011 34,372 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 34,363 miles

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 30,366 miles

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

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

tracking

Pass 16 Nov 2009 24,625 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 14 Nov 2008 20,286 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 RZU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 RZU, 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 RZU registered?

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

Is CA05 RZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA05 RZU shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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