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CP05 UHT

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

156,498 mi
Last recorded156,498 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2019 156,498 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2018 148,827 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 144,792 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2016 140,295 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 140,292 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi down pipe (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different structures are fitted across the same axle (4.1.A.2a)

Pass 2 Sep 2015 134,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 Sep 2015 134,931 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 127,899 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2013 118,843 miles

Slight play in n/s/r top suspension arm

Fail 6 Sep 2013 118,843 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Slight play in n/s/r top suspension arm

Pass 5 Sep 2012 111,644 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 91,770 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 78,174 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 76,790 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 45,762 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 33,283 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 UHT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 UHT, 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 UHT registered?

CP05 UHT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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