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CX05 AZP

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

150,250 mi
Last recorded150,250 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 AZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 150,250 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 150,250 miles

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 May 2018 141,049 miles
Fail 25 May 2018 141,048 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2017 131,917 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Aug 2016 129,812 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2015 128,527 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2014 116,949 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exhaust flexi deterioated

Fail 5 Aug 2014 116,949 miles

Nearside Outer Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Coolant leak

Nail in offside rear tyre

front exhaust flexi deterioated

Pass 16 Aug 2013 110,750 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Aug 2012 97,158 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Plastic covers fitted to sills limiting access to testable areas.

WIndscreen wipers smear slightly. Worn blades &/or greasy screen.

Pass 15 Aug 2011 81,472 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 65,431 miles

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

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

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

nearside and offside front brake disks slightly worn

nearside and offside sill covers fitted

Pass 31 Jul 2009 48,733 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Aug 2008 35,730 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 35,724 miles

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

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

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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CX05 AZP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 CX05 AZP, 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 CX05 AZP registered?

CX05 AZP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is CX05 AZP safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX05 AZP shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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