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CP05 UHN

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,811 mi
Last recorded121,811 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP05 UHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2021 121,811 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% recorded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension top mount noisy when steering

Fail 16 Dec 2021 121,811 miles

Exhaust system insecure mountings missing, replaced in test (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 23% recorded (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension top mount noisy when steering

Rear Exhaust fumes entering cabin Rear exhaust missing, refitted during test (6.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2020 114,593 miles

Offside Front Steering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

Pass 21 Jun 2019 96,332 miles

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Both rear main axle bushes (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2018 74,644 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

engine cover fitted

Fail 19 Jun 2018 74,640 miles

Offside Front Brake hose excessively damaged flexi ferule corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover fitted

rear tyres worn more on inner edges

two front exhaust mount brackets broken but system still secure

Pass 22 Jun 2017 68,608 miles

front tyres worn edges

o/s rear tyre worn

Fail 22 Jun 2017 68,608 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)

front tyres worn edges

rear tyre worn o/s

slight play o/s front hub

Fail 22 Jun 2017 68,608 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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

front tyres worn edges

rear discs lipped

rear tyre worn o/s

slight play o/s front hub

Pass 3 Jun 2016 67,468 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2015 65,702 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2014 62,790 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 58,091 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 52,039 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 44,589 miles

slight movement in nearside front tie rod

Pass 10 Jun 2010 37,098 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2009 29,353 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 21,886 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 UHN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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

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