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CA54 NFM

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2015
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

143,037 mi
Last recorded143,037 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 NFM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2014 143,037 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhast heatsheild adrift

Fail 24 Apr 2014 143,001 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear exhast heatsheild adrift

Pass 29 Apr 2013 133,233 miles

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

Fail 16 Apr 2013 133,028 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

n/s/f tyre inner side wall cut

o/s/f tyre worn heavily on inner edge border line pass

Pass 29 Mar 2012

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

Pass 28 Apr 2011 121,083 miles

nearside front track rod arm has slight play in ball joint.

Pass 24 Mar 2010 107,604 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 92,478 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 69,213 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 19 Feb 2008 69,213 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CA54 NFM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CA54 NFM, 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 CA54 NFM registered?

CA54 NFM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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