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CU05 RDV

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jan 2027
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

192,665 mi
Last recorded192,665 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU05 RDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2026 192,665 miles

Fuel filter corroded

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2024 186,304 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2024 186,298 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 27 Oct 2022 181,133 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2021 174,866 miles

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

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

Top engine cover fitted ; Sill guards fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2020 167,189 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2020 167,181 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 152,303 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 152,301 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Brake fluid deteriorated

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Outer rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2018 139,928 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (3.7.B.3)

Fail 11 Apr 2018 139,926 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect Nearside & Offside (1.8.A.1b)

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Offside Front Seatbelt requires help to retract

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively Nearside & Offside (3.7.B.3)

Pass 19 Apr 2017 127,479 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 3.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Repair carried out to offside door mirror

Pass 30 Mar 2016 115,675 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 97,649 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,285 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,396 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 4 Apr 2013 70,492 miles

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

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2012 68,401 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 51,178 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 33,124 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 26,400 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 18,077 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 18,077 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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CU05 RDV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 RDV, 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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CU05 RDV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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