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CP55 PVD

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,945 mi
Last recorded126,945 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 PVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2016 126,945 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 118,022 miles

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

Offside Front top strut mount sticky

Pass 28 Nov 2014 105,886 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 90,070 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2013 90,070 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 75,945 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2011 59,253 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2011 59,253 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Sep 2010 46,401 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 36,885 miles

Child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats at time of test.

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

Fail 28 Sep 2009 36,885 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Child seats fitted to offside and nearside rear seats at time of test.

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

Pass 6 Oct 2008 29,166 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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CP55 PVD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CP55 PVD, 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 CP55 PVD registered?

CP55 PVD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2005.

Is CP55 PVD safe to buy?

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