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CP05 AZJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2024
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

136,717 mi
Last recorded136,717 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 AZJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2023 136,717 miles

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

Fail 21 Nov 2023 136,716 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2022 131,266 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 15 Nov 2022 131,255 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 27 Sep 2021 123,820 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 118,502 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Slight Oil Leak

Pass 12 Sep 2019 112,754 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer of exhaust system (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge offside and nearside fronts worn down to between 1.6-2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2018 105,678 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 105,596 miles

Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened offside and nearside of rear subframe in mounting points holed (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Sep 2017 99,302 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Offside rear tyre wearing on edges and cracking

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Sep 2016 94,061 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Sep 2015 88,920 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both rear upper arm (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Aug 2014 83,098 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2013 79,206 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2013 79,206 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 17 Sep 2012 70,043 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 62,823 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 57,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 43,803 miles

near side rear tyre has uneven wear

Pass 12 Jun 2008 31,314 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 AZJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 AZJ, 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 AZJ registered?

CP05 AZJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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