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CK05 EVH

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

124,536 mi
Last recorded124,536 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 EVH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 124,536 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective slight smear (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2018 115,483 miles

both headlight lens in poor condition

Fail 23 Mar 2018 115,483 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both headlight lens in poor condition

Pass 24 Mar 2017 95,397 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Fail 14 Mar 2017 95,391 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage light unit (6.1.C.1)

Oil leak ()

front tyres worn on edges

nearside door mirror damaged

Pass 15 Mar 2016 86,399 miles

excessive oil leak

Fail 14 Mar 2016 86,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

excessive oil leak

Pass 11 Mar 2015 76,900 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2014 63,086 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

o/s wiper blade split

o/s/r lamp broken

Fail 4 Mar 2013 57,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2013 57,259 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 52,699 miles

child seat not secure

Fail 5 Mar 2012 52,699 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

child seat not secure

Pass 24 Feb 2011 45,951 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 39,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front & rear no.plates marked & faded

Fail 16 Mar 2010 39,626 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

front & rear no.plates marked & faded

Fail 10 Mar 2009 31,245 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front & rear no.plates slightly deteriorted

Pass 10 Mar 2009 31,245 miles

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

front & rear no.plates slightly deteriorted

Pass 14 Mar 2008 27,850 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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CK05 EVH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CK05 EVH, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CK05 EVH registered?

CK05 EVH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is CK05 EVH safe to buy?

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