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CT05 OOW

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,958 mi
Last recorded126,958 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT05 OOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2021 126,958 miles

Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine Contaminating suspension/brake components (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 23 Mar 2020 125,312 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 122,116 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine .auxillarary drive-belt contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 27 Mar 2019 122,116 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine .auxillarary drive-belt contaminated (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 117,581 miles

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 20 Feb 2018 117,499 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 23 Feb 2017 113,726 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2017 113,588 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 23 Feb 2016 101,095 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 94,320 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 83,700 miles
Pass 2 May 2013 78,203 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2012 67,437 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,183 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 52,376 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 18 Mar 2009 44,020 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

all tyres close to wear bands

slight damage to o/s front tyre wall

Pass 3 Apr 2008 38,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

front number plate marked

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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CT05 OOW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CT05 OOW, 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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CT05 OOW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 April 2005.

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