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CV05 XJO

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

81,605 mi
Last recorded81,605 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV05 XJO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2017 81,605 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2016 83,039 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 77,098 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2014 72,394 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,316 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2013 67,316 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Pass 22 Aug 2012 62,152 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 57,194 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sill covers fitted

unable to view front and rear inner brake pads

Fail 16 Aug 2011 57,194 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

sill covers fitted

unable to view front and rear inner brake pads

Pass 20 Aug 2010 51,724 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2009 47,616 miles

slight play both sides of rack

Pass 24 Mar 2009 44,112 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2008 33,865 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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CV05 XJO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CV05 XJO, 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 CV05 XJO registered?

CV05 XJO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

Is CV05 XJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for CV05 XJO shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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