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CP05 UHH

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

71,798 mi
Last recorded71,798 miles
Recorded on23 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 UHH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 23 Nov 2023 71,798 miles

corossion on front and rear suspension

Pass 2 Nov 2022 69,570 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 16 Nov 2021 68,106 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 67,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 67,112 miles

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

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak OS lower of engine, dropping onto OSF inner cv boot. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2019 65,815 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2019 65,784 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Image blurry due to light being diffused by product on lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Image blurry due to light being diffused by product on lens. (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Nov 2018 62,535 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both headlights have a product on the lens. (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2017 60,573 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 60,543 miles

Nearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 57,956 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2015 54,657 miles

Nearside Rear outside side wall cracked

Pass 29 Nov 2014 50,999 miles

Surface cracks on offside front tyre walls

Fail 28 Nov 2014 50,999 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Surface cracks on offside front tyre walls

Fail 28 Nov 2014 50,984 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front n/s and o/s tyres have cracks on sidewalls andn/s rear

Fail 14 Jun 2013 49,879 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE WALLS STARTING TO DETERIORATE (CRACK) FRONTS ON THE INSIDE, REARS ON THE OUTSIDE

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2013 49,879 miles

ALL FOUR TYRE WALLS STARTING TO DETERIORATE (CRACK) FRONTS ON THE INSIDE, REARS ON THE OUTSIDE

Pass 28 Jun 2012 49,000 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,743 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 46,463 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 44,186 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2008 36,986 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 UHH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 UHH, 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 UHH registered?

CP05 UHH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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