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CF05 AHP

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2011
Tests4 (3 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

73,163 mi
Last recorded73,163 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2010
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 AHP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

3 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2010 73,163 miles

Front subfame is covered in oil on the drivers side

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

Strong burning smell from inside the vehicle

Tyre size 195/65/15

Fail 17 Nov 2010 73,163 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS

Front subfame is covered in oil on the drivers side

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

Strong burning smell from inside the vehicle

Tyre size 195/65/15

Pass 21 Oct 2009 50,605 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 28,048 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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CF05 AHP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF05 AHP, 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 AHP registered?

CF05 AHP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is CF05 AHP safe to buy?

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