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CF05 GGE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2017
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

236,611 mi
Last recorded236,611 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF05 GGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2016 236,611 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2016 236,589 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Nov 2014 216,462 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014 216,439 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Nov 2013 201,728 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 201,728 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 187,790 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 187,711 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Aug 2011 177,225 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

oil leak from engine

Fail 13 Aug 2011 177,225 miles

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

oil leak from engine

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 164,362 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2009 152,151 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 152,151 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 21 Jul 2008 115,919 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 GGE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 GGE, 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 GGE registered?

CF05 GGE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 August 2005.

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The MOT history for CF05 GGE shows 14 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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