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CN05 VMW

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Oct 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

91,454 mi
Last recorded91,454 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 91,454 miles

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONET CORRODED

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

REAR D BUSHES PERISHED

Fail 22 Oct 2025 91,450 miles

Offside Front Integral body structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced FLOOR (6.1.1 (a) (i))

ALL REAR SUSPENSION COMPONET CORRODED

FRONT SUB FRAME CORRODED

REAR D BUSHES PERISHED

Pass 15 Oct 2024 85,758 miles

Nearside Front shock corroded but not excessive

Nearside Rear shock corroded but not excessive

Offside Front shock corroded but not excessive

Offside Rear shock corroded not exessive

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 80,169 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 80,169 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Back box join. (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 74,241 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2021 71,391 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim faint but visable.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge, cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing the screen (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear tyres are cracking and perishing. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 69,282 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 67,437 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 67,434 miles

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlights have clouded over on the lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Service brake excessively binding both rear wheels binding. (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 63,846 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2018 63,846 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 60,514 miles

Both rear bump stops missing

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 56,908 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 52,346 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 47,292 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 43,610 miles

screw in n/s rear tyre

Pass 5 Jul 2012 41,302 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2012 41,301 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 37,153 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 33,653 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 84,270 miles
Pass 21 May 2009 27,756 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 VMW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 VMW, 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 VMW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 June 2005.

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