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CE05 MDX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

149,880 mi
Last recorded149,880 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE05 MDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2017 149,880 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2017 149,880 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter faulty (7.2.3)

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 140,885 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 122,599 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 8 Dec 2014 104,907 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 104,907 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 94,426 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2013 94,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 77,960 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2011 62,949 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 62,949 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 48,036 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2009 43,898 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 39,820 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2008 39,820 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 14 Mar 2008 32,474 miles

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 MDX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 MDX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE05 MDX registered?

CE05 MDX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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