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CE05 MDJ

2005 Saab 93

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Mar 2027
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

74,866 mi
Last recorded74,866 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9387,233 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 MDJ
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2026 74,866 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2019 74,443 miles

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Fail 29 May 2019 74,442 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 24 May 2018 70,171 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 68,534 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 24 May 2016 66,331 miles

Offside Rear tyre worn on edges

Pass 30 Apr 2015 64,079 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 30 Apr 2015 64,077 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Oil leak

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 24 May 2014 61,287 miles
Fail 23 May 2014 61,287 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 May 2013 59,081 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 59,081 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2012 57,612 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2012 57,611 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

airbag light on

Pass 23 May 2011 54,865 miles

nearside rear tyre centre tread worn 3mm, with shoulders worn down

offside rear tyre centre tread worn 4mm, with shoulders worn down

Fail 19 May 2011 54,858 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear tyre centre tread worn 3mm, with shoulders worn down

offside rear tyre centre tread worn 4mm, with shoulders worn down

Fail 20 May 2010 48,409 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 May 2010 48,409 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 42,755 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 37,475 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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CE05 MDJ is a 2005 Saab 93 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

Across all 2005 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 87,233 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying CE05 MDJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was CE05 MDJ registered?

CE05 MDJ is a 2005 Saab 93, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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