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CIL 1230

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Apr 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

139,010 mi
Last recorded139,010 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIL 1230
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2018 139,010 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2017 126,709 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jan 2016 120,062 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 100,813 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 13 Feb 2014 81,011 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2012 58,427 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 39,961 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 31,994 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2011 31,993 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Jan 2010 25,707 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 21,458 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2008 16,592 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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CIL 1230 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 CIL 1230, 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 CIL 1230 registered?

CIL 1230 is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

Is CIL 1230 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CIL 1230 shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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