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CA54 XUU

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

156,374 mi
Last recorded156,374 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 XUU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2016 156,374 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Nov 2015 147,211 miles

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

gate between first and reverse inoprative

Pass 3 Nov 2014 140,039 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 3 Nov 2014 140,039 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 31 Jul 2013 127,014 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

Fail 30 Jul 2013 127,014 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

engine management light on

Pass 16 Jul 2012 107,779 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 13 Jul 2012 107,779 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Jul 2011 91,845 miles

Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 11 Aug 2010 78,413 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 52,653 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2008 30,200 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2008 30,200 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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 XUU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 XUU, 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 XUU registered?

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

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