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CE05 MDO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2017
Tests17 (9 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate52.9%

Mileage

218,247 mi
Last recorded218,247 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 MDO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 8 fail
Fail 20 Feb 2017 218,247 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 204,147 miles

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

slight wear in nearside rear suspension

Fail 22 Feb 2016 204,147 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 192,753 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 192,753 miles

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)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 177,379 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2014 177,379 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 149,681 miles

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

Fail 20 Feb 2013 149,681 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 129,263 miles

minor play both rear upper arm bushes

rear discs poor cond

Fail 27 Jan 2012 129,263 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 111,461 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2011 111,461 miles

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)

Fail 27 Mar 2010 93,843 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 27 Mar 2010 93,843 miles

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 72,008 miles

front no plate showing signs of detorating

Pass 29 Mar 2008 56,264 miles

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?

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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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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What year was CE05 MDO registered?

CE05 MDO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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