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CP05 AYZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

126,303 mi
Last recorded126,303 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 AYZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2018 126,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 9 Feb 2018 126,303 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 113,327 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2017 113,327 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp aim too low x2 (1.8)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 108,208 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Feb 2016 108,208 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 103,486 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2014 93,474 miles

EML on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 12 Feb 2014 93,386 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

EML on

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2013 83,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

engine oil leak

Fail 5 Feb 2013 83,040 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

engine oil leak

Pass 7 Feb 2012 76,281 miles

Engine magagement light on

Front brake discs worn

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Fail 6 Feb 2012 76,281 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine magagement light on

Front brake discs worn

Nearside wiper smearing slightly

Offside rear tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2011 66,150 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2010 55,463 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 46,329 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2009 46,329 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 35,131 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CP05 AYZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CP05 AYZ, 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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CP05 AYZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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