MOT Status
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152,814 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Rear silencer to centre pipe clamp corroded and split
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))
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))
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))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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))
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))
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))
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
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))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
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)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
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
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
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)
Didnt test O/S/R seat belt due to child seat
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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