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CJ82 CSI

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2021
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

270,225 mi
Last recorded270,225 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ82 CSI
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 270,225 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2020 270,225 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault cleared at time of test (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 264,595 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 250,374 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Feb 2017 241,919 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Fail 24 Feb 2017 241,808 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Airbag (5.4.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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CJ82 CSI is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 CJ82 CSI, 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 CJ82 CSI registered?

CJ82 CSI is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 January 2005.

Is CJ82 CSI safe to buy?

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