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CA54 XUJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,711 mi
Last recorded124,711 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 XUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2024 124,711 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2024 124,711 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2023 118,907 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 9 Jun 2023 118,907 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 12 Mar 2022 116,705 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 113,950 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2019 110,257 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

both front shock absorber casings coroding

Pass 4 Dec 2018 109,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 109,245 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2017 99,892 miles

inner face front brake discs corroded pads 75% worn

Fail 20 Oct 2017 99,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

inner face front brake discs corroded pads 75% worn

Pass 9 Nov 2016 91,478 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2015 83,235 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2014 78,475 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges.re-check in 2000miles

front exhaust flexi slightly deterioated

rear number plate starting to delaminate

small cut in n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall.

Pass 7 Nov 2014 78,475 miles

both front tyres worn on edges.re-check in 2000miles

front exhaust flexi slightly deterioated

rear number plate starting to delaminate

small cut in n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall.

Pass 15 Nov 2013 74,367 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges. re-check in 4k

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish and crack

slight damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

Fail 14 Nov 2013 74,367 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges. re-check in 4k

front wipers starting to smear

n/s/r tyre starting to perrish and crack

slight damage to n/s/f tyre on outer sidewall

Pass 8 Nov 2012 70,682 miles

front brake discs worn and pitted on inner faces

front wipers slightly smearing

Pass 14 Nov 2011 65,589 miles

o/s/r tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2010 58,912 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 58,912 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 49,302 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 25,109 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 25,109 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 XUJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUJ, 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 XUJ registered?

CA54 XUJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 February 2005.

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