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CP55 PVN

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

180,149 mi
Last recorded180,149 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 180,149 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2019 180,065 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) tie rod x2 (2.3 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2018 169,593 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 169,593 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) O/S & N/S ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2017 157,466 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 20 Nov 2017 157,466 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Oct 2016 142,037 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack inner joint worn

Fail 1 Oct 2016 141,488 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering rack inner joint worn

Pass 15 Sep 2015 125,641 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2015 125,641 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 115,587 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2014 115,188 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2013 108,383 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 108,383 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 103,704 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2012 92,923 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 92,921 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)

Fail 10 Mar 2011 81,249 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2011 81,249 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 69,592 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,369 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 PVN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CP55 PVN, 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 PVN registered?

CP55 PVN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is CP55 PVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP55 PVN shows 21 tests with a 57.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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