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CF05 GDX

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

151,770 mi
Last recorded151,770 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 GDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 151,770 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2020 151,770 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 150,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 150,252 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 148,121 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 144,725 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2017 144,724 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 141,791 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 141,791 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Apr 2015 130,381 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 115,801 miles

N/S/R tyre stepped on outer edge

Nearside 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)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 104,163 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2012 90,664 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,860 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 62,848 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 48,144 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 33,580 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 GDX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 GDX, 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 CF05 GDX registered?

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

Is CF05 GDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CF05 GDX shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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