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CN05 UGD

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 May 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

103,705 mi
Last recorded103,705 miles
Recorded on7 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN05 UGD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 May 2026 103,705 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2026 103,703 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust fumes entering cabin (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2025 102,713 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Apr 2025 102,713 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 96,063 miles

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

previous weld repairs undersealed

Fail 4 Jan 2024 96,063 miles

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

previous weld repairs undersealed

Pass 18 Jan 2023 88,666 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 88,665 miles

Nearside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2022 78,706 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2021 73,923 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2020 70,149 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 65,236 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2018 60,066 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Jan 2017 56,633 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2015 53,858 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 50,525 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 45,940 miles

slight roughness from nearside front wheel bearing

Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,609 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2011 40,522 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 35,363 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 31,826 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 24,182 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 UGD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 UGD, 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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CN05 UGD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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