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CN05 HGX

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

90,036 mi
Last recorded90,036 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 HGX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2019 90,036 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 89,929 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 79,230 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2017 74,382 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)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 70,239 miles

Nearside Front Track rod / tie arm slight play.

Pass 30 Mar 2015 66,481 miles

both rear tyre treads getting low

nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear indicator discoloured

slight play in nearside inner steering arm

Pass 24 Mar 2014 62,309 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres perished

slight rough running at idle

Pass 27 Mar 2013 57,695 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2013 57,684 miles

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

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

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Mar 2012 52,861 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 22 Mar 2011 46,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 41,990 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 35,650 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2008 30,159 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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CN05 HGX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 CN05 HGX, 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 CN05 HGX registered?

CN05 HGX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for CN05 HGX shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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