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CP05 AZN

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

167,356 mi
Last recorded167,356 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 AZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 167,356 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre Wearing On Inner Edge

Pass 3 Aug 2016 162,158 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 2 Aug 2016 162,112 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jul 2015 154,105 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 142,434 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 21 Jul 2014 142,434 miles

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 128,312 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Jul 2013 128,312 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 16 Jul 2012 113,837 miles

slight platy in the o/s/r top radius arm

slight play in the n/s steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 25 Jul 2011 98,907 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2010 80,470 miles

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

rear discs worn

Pass 24 Jul 2009 66,660 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 49,973 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 AZN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 AZN, 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 AZN registered?

CP05 AZN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is CP05 AZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP05 AZN shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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