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CA54 TAM

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

130,870 mi
Last recorded130,870 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 TAM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 12 Jan 2024 130,870 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Both Sides Brackets Broken (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Heatshield Insecure

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5 MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 MM Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 122,816 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Feb 2023 122,816 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOOT CLIP (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 120,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 112,338 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2020 112,338 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Oct 2019 106,146 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Oct 2018 100,940 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2017 94,753 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2016 88,173 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 80,087 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 65,491 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 53,112 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 45,195 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2012 45,192 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2011 39,121 miles

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

front brake imbalance on limit

Pass 20 Oct 2010 33,054 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2010 33,054 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2009 27,949 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 21,248 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

nail in nearside rear tyre

offside front tyre wearing on edges

offside handbrake performance low

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 TAM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TAM, 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 TAM registered?

CA54 TAM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2005.

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