MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,023 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
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
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
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
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
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
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
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)
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)
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
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)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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CF05 AHJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 July 2005.
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