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CEZ 1658

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,644 mi
Last recorded130,644 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCEZ 1658
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2022 130,644 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Apr 2021 116,498 miles

Offside Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 114,325 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear light cluster lens damaged

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

Pass 26 Mar 2019 110,968 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2018 108,609 miles

Both front tyres down to 3mm

Pass 29 Mar 2017 101,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge on the limit!! (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Mar 2016 92,128 miles

Nearside Front Antiroll bar link showing signs of movement

Nearside Front Tyre on 2mm !!!!!!!!!!

Offside Rear Top void suspension bush wearing movement showing

Pass 18 Mar 2015 85,566 miles

Slight movement in both rear upper void bushes but not excessive.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 79,491 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 79,488 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 73,969 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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

Offside wiper blade split slightly.

Oil leak

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 67,723 miles

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

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

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

Fail 29 Mar 2012 67,723 miles

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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Fail 5 Apr 2011 59,706 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Apr 2011 59,706 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 55,270 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 51,571 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Fail 6 May 2009 51,571 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear brake application slightly uneven

Pass 16 May 2008 43,147 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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CEZ 1658 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CEZ 1658, 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 CEZ 1658 registered?

CEZ 1658 is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2005.

Is CEZ 1658 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CEZ 1658 shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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