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CP05 AZC

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

35,630 mi
Last recorded35,630 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 AZC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 35,630 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2024 35,036 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2023 34,198 miles

front suspension components corroded

Pass 4 Oct 2022 33,697 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2022 33,680 miles

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 32,626 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Oct 2020 32,522 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Oct 2020 32,522 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 30,589 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2018 29,367 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 28,712 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 28,099 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 26,489 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 25,337 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 23,971 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 22,931 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2011 21,122 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 18,376 miles
Pass 2 May 2009 15,262 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 12,347 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 8 May 2008 12,347 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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CP05 AZC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 CP05 AZC, 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 CP05 AZC registered?

CP05 AZC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is CP05 AZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 AZC shows 21 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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