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CP05 UHR

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Dec 2026
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

129,784 mi
Last recorded129,784 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 129,784 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2024 125,498 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2023 120,591 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2023 120,576 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 81% (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2022 116,565 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 28 Nov 2022 116,555 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top aluminium mount corroded. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2021 112,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 112,284 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 108,776 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 103,754 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 96,981 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2018 96,911 miles

Headlamp incorrect colour nearside main beam incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 88,238 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake is dragging slightly,

dash info display is informing of a fault with the headlamp levelling system, also headlamp washers not working, but headlamps do not appear to be of HID type.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Fail 7 Dec 2017 88,067 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high reflector insecure, (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear brake is dragging slightly,

dash info display is informing of a fault with the headlamp levelling system, also headlamp washers not working, but headlamps do not appear to be of HID type.

sill covers fitted preventing full inspection.

Pass 10 Dec 2016 76,552 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2016 76,552 miles

Fuel system component leaking filter (7.2.3)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 74,619 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre has 2 nails in the tread

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Feb 2015 72,663 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2014 64,485 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2014 64,485 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 57,113 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 57,113 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 46,785 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 33,800 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2011 33,690 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 11 Jan 2010 22,456 miles

Both front tyres severely worn on inner and outer edge.

Fail 11 Jan 2010 22,456 miles

Both front tyres severely worn on inner and outer edge.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 14,151 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 UHR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 UHR, 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 UHR registered?

CP05 UHR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 June 2005.

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