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CX05 NNK

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2020
Tests15 (8 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate53.3%

Mileage

112,984 mi
Last recorded112,984 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX05 NNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

8 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2019 112,984 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor inner edge wear 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres stepping inner edge

Fail 4 Jan 2019 112,984 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge minor inner edge wear 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both rear tyres stepping inner edge

Pass 9 Oct 2017 99,347 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Oct 2017 99,347 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Dec 2016 87,879 miles

Drivers Seat Belt Retracts Slow, but Retracts When Fed Through Manually

Handbrake Imbalanced But Passed RBT

Fail 21 Dec 2016 87,879 miles

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

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

Drivers Seat Belt Retracts Slow, but Retracts When Fed Through Manually

Handbrake Imbalanced But Passed RBT

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 81,659 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 81,642 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 23 Feb 2015 75,172 miles

2 X HL'S O/L/S/R/L

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

2 X REAR B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT

2 X REAR B/HOSE FERRELS H/S/CORR

225/45/17 X 4

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECORDS

Pass 23 Feb 2015 75,172 miles

2 X HL'S O/L/S/R/L

2 X O/SILLS PLASTICS

2 X REAR B/DISCS SCAGGY-PODOT

2 X REAR B/HOSE FERRELS H/S/CORR

225/45/17 X 4

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Pass 10 Feb 2014 72,891 miles

225/45/17 X 4

NSR & OSR B/HOSE FERRELS S/CORR-PODOT

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRES=31/7/14

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Pass 12 Feb 2013 69,927 miles

225/45/17 X 4

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRED 31/5/12

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECOEDS

Fail 9 Feb 2013 69,927 miles

Front front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

225/45/17 X 4

OUTER SILLS PLASTIC COVERS

R-TAX EXPIRED 31/5/12

SERVICE?-CHECK VEHICLE RECOEDS

Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,008 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 66,006 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front coil spring fractured (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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CX05 NNK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.3%.

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 CX05 NNK, 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 NNK registered?

CX05 NNK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

Is CX05 NNK safe to buy?

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