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CA54 NFO

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

154,560 mi
Last recorded154,560 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 NFO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2021 154,560 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 151,941 miles

Nearside Front Inner Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2019 148,392 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 25 Jun 2019 148,392 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 143,977 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2018 143,970 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 138,650 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 30 Jun 2016 131,198 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2015 125,261 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 116,806 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2014 116,806 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 109,050 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2013 109,050 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2012 101,769 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 91,525 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 84,796 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 77,561 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 26 Jan 2008 56,803 miles

Oil leak

lower bumper trim insecure

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CA54 NFO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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