MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
218,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour bulb different colours to each other (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bold on inside edge & on 1.6 mm. also worn uneven on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre bold on inside edge (4.1.E.1)
Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust heat cover inscure
outer sill cover fitted
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight wear in nearside rear suspension
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Headlamp Aim Starting To Deteriorate
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Sidelight Dim In Comparison To Nearside
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp Aim Starting To Deteriorate
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre worn uneven
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
offside rear tyre worn uneven
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight wear in both rear suspension arms
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
slight wear in both rear suspension arms
minor play both rear upper arm bushes
rear discs poor cond
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
minor play both rear upper arm bushes
rear discs poor cond
Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Upper coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
front no plate showing signs of detorating
front no plate slightly detoriated
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CE05 MDO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.9%.
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 CE05 MDO, 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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CE05 MDO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.
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