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CW05 NFH

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

141,004 mi
Last recorded141,004 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW05 NFH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 141,004 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2019 137,500 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak area is enlarging and nearing o/s/f brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Apr 2019 137,500 miles

Central Rear Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel no reserve travel , partially affected by worn discs (1.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section holed and corroded before rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn worn discs , contributing to park brake failure , worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive leak area is enlarging and nearing o/s/f brake disc (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 128,513 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2017 122,405 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2017 121,905 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle front (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2016 108,704 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 108,704 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Mar 2015 95,176 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2014 84,065 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 83,560 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Mar 2013 70,584 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 59,523 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 50,079 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 42,317 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2010 42,317 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2009 30,500 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 19,349 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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CW05 NFH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 CW05 NFH, 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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CW05 NFH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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