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CHE 124L

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

86,497 mi
Last recorded86,497 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCHE 124L
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 86,497 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All 4 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Oct 2024 84,111 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2023 82,062 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2023 82,062 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2022 79,244 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Nov 2022 79,244 miles

Nearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Nov 2021 77,467 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 76,125 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 73,350 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 73,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering component deformed to the extent that steering is affected steering arm (2.1.3 (c) (ii))

Pass 10 May 2018 70,154 miles
Pass 18 May 2017 67,689 miles
Pass 19 May 2016 64,531 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2016 64,531 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked around the bead (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cracked around the bead (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2015 61,618 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 58,837 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2013 56,800 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2012 54,420 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2011 50,810 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre has small cut to side wall.

Pass 24 Jun 2010 45,769 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 40,235 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 30,291 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2008 30,291 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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CHE 124L is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 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 CHE 124L, 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 CHE 124L registered?

CHE 124L is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 June 2005.

Is CHE 124L safe to buy?

The MOT history for CHE 124L shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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