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CP55 PVE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

110,432 mi
Last recorded110,432 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP55 PVE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2021 110,432 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

General corrosion

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 104,959 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 100,322 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 97,873 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 94,715 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush upper / outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 91,523 miles

nearside front tyre on limit of 1.6mm

offside front metal brake pipe corroding

Pass 20 Aug 2015 87,677 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2014 83,999 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 80,506 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2012 67,613 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2012 67,589 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has excessive play (2.5.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

Wipers not stopping in park position and only opperate at fast setting

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,688 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center rear seatbelt locking mechanism slightly stiff

Fail 14 Nov 2011 62,688 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

center rear seatbelt locking mechanism slightly stiff

Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,038 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 44,107 miles

rear tyres getting low

Pass 4 Sep 2008 29,442 miles

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

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 PVE 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 87.5%.

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 PVE, 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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CP55 PVE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 October 2005.

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