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CM05 MAG

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

117,100 mi
Last recorded117,100 miles
Recorded on25 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCM05 MAG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 May 2018 117,100 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 103,300 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2016 83,031 miles

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both inner arms (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 10 Mar 2015 40,905 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 31,117 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2013 30,521 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2012 29,433 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

nsr tyre has cracks on inner wall

sill covers

Fail 28 Aug 2012 29,433 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

air bag light on

nsr tyre has cracks on inner wall

sill covers

Pass 28 Jul 2011 25,876 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 23,136 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 18,480 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 14,472 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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CM05 MAG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red 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 CM05 MAG, 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 CM05 MAG registered?

CM05 MAG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2005.

Is CM05 MAG safe to buy?

The MOT history for CM05 MAG 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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