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CK05 EVN

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

129,462 mi
Last recorded129,462 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 EVN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2018 129,462 miles

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Jul 2018 128,787 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear fog lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.5.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides ()

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Jul 2017 116,222 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 13 Jul 2017 116,222 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2016 100,670 miles

Offside Front fog lamp inop

Offside Rear osr brake slightly seized

Fail 28 Jul 2015 84,392 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 84,392 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 82,681 miles

both rear tyres out of shape on inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2012 74,823 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nsf wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Fail 28 Mar 2012 74,823 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

nsf wheel bearing is slightly noisey

Pass 31 Mar 2011 62,900 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 53,616 miles

EML on.

Nail in nearside front tyre

O/S/R trailing arm hub bush has slight play.

Pass 18 Mar 2009 43,448 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 35,396 miles

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

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

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 EVN 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 71.4%.

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 EVN, 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 CK05 EVN registered?

CK05 EVN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

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