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CU05 NDN

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

161,037 mi
Last recorded161,037 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 NDN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 161,037 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine intercooler core badly corroded.

engine malfunction light illuminated during test.

fine cracks in offside front tyre, no cords exposed.

gear selection very stiff.

nearside front suspension leg top mounting very noisy when steering turned.

Fail 7 May 2013 161,035 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine intercooler core badly corroded.

engine malfunction light illuminated during test.

fine cracks in offside front tyre, no cords exposed.

gear selection very stiff.

nearside front suspension leg top mounting very noisy when steering turned.

Pass 20 Apr 2012 140,698 miles

exhaust blowing slighty at flexible section on front pipe.

gear selection very stiff.

nearside front suspension strut top mounting noisy when turning steering from lock to lock in wheel free position.

rubber cracking on offside front inner drive shaft gaiter, not split.

slight damage to casing on offside front flexible brake hose, no cords exposed.

small crack in windscreen at offside, within MOT pass limit.

Fail 10 Apr 2012 140,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

exhaust blowing slighty at flexible section on front pipe.

gear selection very stiff.

nearside front suspension strut top mounting noisy when turning steering from lock to lock in wheel free position.

rubber cracking on offside front inner drive shaft gaiter, not split.

slight damage to casing on offside front flexible brake hose, no cords exposed.

small crack in windscreen at offside, within MOT pass limit.

Pass 23 Mar 2011 111,941 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 84,996 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 64,976 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,714 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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CU05 NDN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 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 CU05 NDN, 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 CU05 NDN registered?

CU05 NDN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 March 2005.

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