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CF05 AHJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,023 mi
Last recorded145,023 miles
Recorded on24 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 AHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 May 2019 145,023 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Fail 20 May 2019 145,023 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible letters faded (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame fractured nearside leading mounting point excessive corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 23 May 2018 129,822 miles

Engine oil leaks

Flywheel worn

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear tyres worn uneven

Slight play nearside and offside inner rack ends

Slight play nearside rear suspension bush

Front tyres on legal limit

Fail 14 May 2018 129,822 miles

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

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

Engine oil leaks

Flywheel worn

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Rear sub frame corroded

Rear tyres worn uneven

Slight play nearside and offside inner rack ends

Slight play nearside rear suspension bush

Front tyres on legal limit

Pass 7 Jun 2017 113,574 miles

Front tyres close to limit

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Flywheel noisey

Rear subframe corroded

Rear tyres wearing uneven

Slight play nearside and offside inner rack ends

Slight play nearside and offside rear suspension bushes

Fail 1 Jun 2017 113,385 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front tyres close to limit

Nearside rear tyre perished

Offside Flywheel noisey

Rear subframe corroded

Rear tyres wearing uneven

Slight play nearside and offside inner rack ends

Slight play nearside and offside rear suspension bushes

Pass 7 Jun 2016 103,483 miles

Flywheel noisey

Front inner brake pads appear to be worn thin

Front no plate slightly damaged

Front tyres close to limit and side walks perished

Front wipers slightly worn

Headlights slightly deteriorated

Slight engine oil leak

Slight play nearside and offside rear lower suspension bushes

Slight play nearside and offside steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Jun 2015 95,865 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2015 95,865 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Fail 5 Jun 2014 89,139 miles

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 5 Jun 2014 89,139 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 83,239 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2012 75,174 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2011 66,311 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2011 66,311 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise centre stop light inop

Pass 24 Jul 2010 60,711 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 54,131 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jul 2008 45,533 miles

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

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

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

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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CF05 AHJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CF05 AHJ, 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 CF05 AHJ registered?

CF05 AHJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2005.

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