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2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

66,982 mi
Last recorded66,982 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto85,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCAD 2Y
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2026 66,982 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2026 66,982 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2025 65,888 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 65,096 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2024 65,095 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 64,247 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 63,425 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2021 62,716 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2020 62,406 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2019 60,827 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2018 58,811 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 56,911 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 54,484 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 51,375 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 48,250 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 43,700 miles

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

OSR Tyre perishing

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

Fail 4 Aug 2011 37,689 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 37,689 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 32,471 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 28,224 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 23,499 miles

suspect front and rear brake pads wearing low?

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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CAD 2Y is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 85,093 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CAD 2Y, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was CAD 2Y registered?

CAD 2Y is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 11 March 2005.

Is CAD 2Y safe to buy?

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