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CP05 AZT

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2021
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

100,747 mi
Last recorded100,747 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 AZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 100,747 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

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

Rear suspension corroded

Sill cover fitted x2

o/s/f brake pads low

Fail 16 Mar 2020 100,747 miles

Both headlamp lenses deteriorated

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Rear suspension corroded

Sill cover fitted x2

o/s/f brake pads low

Pass 19 Mar 2019 89,036 miles

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 78,004 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 78,002 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 70,779 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2014 70,779 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 67,120 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2013 67,120 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 51,512 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Fail 24 Sep 2011 50,536 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

outer sills covered with plastic trim

Pass 5 Mar 2010 34,882 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2010 34,882 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2009 27,693 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 17,974 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2008 17,974 miles

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 AZT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 AZT, 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 AZT registered?

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

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