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CF05 GEY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Oct 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

152,814 mi
Last recorded152,814 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2025 152,814 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides front outer and offside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective knocking body (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 21 Oct 2025 152,814 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Bracket sheered off lower arm (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both sides front outer and offside front inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective knocking body (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, strong advisory (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 151,907 miles

Rear silencer to centre pipe clamp corroded and split

Pass 22 Jan 2024 145,570 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 Jan 2024 145,561 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 18 Jan 2023 135,639 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 25 Jan 2022 129,442 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2022 129,440 miles

Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 123,357 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 123,357 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Aluminium Mounting Deteriorated (Thread Of Top Bolt Visible). (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective Cloudy. (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Aluminium Mounting Deteriorated (Thread Of Top Bolt Visible). (5.3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2019 115,782 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 6 Aug 2019 115,782 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive that directional control is impaired (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system hose to caliper connection (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

both rear tyres wearing uneven on inner edge

Pass 7 Aug 2018 105,027 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 95,697 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 10 Aug 2017 95,696 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2016 87,210 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2016 87,210 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 78,067 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2014 68,730 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 59,213 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 50,228 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 50,228 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2011 40,101 miles

Didnt test O/S/R seat belt due to child seat.

Horn working but sound not correct.

Slight play in N/S/R top arm bush

Fail 28 Jul 2010 30,698 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 30,698 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 22,429 miles

Didnt test O/S/R seat belt due to child seat

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

Pass 10 Aug 2009 22,429 miles

Didnt test O/S/R seat belt due to child seat

Pass 6 Aug 2008 13,761 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 GEY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 GEY, 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 GEY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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