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DS54 CME

2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

120,962 mi
Last recorded120,962 miles
Recorded on26 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto85,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS54 CME
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 May 2023 120,962 miles
Fail 9 May 2023 120,962 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen washer not working PUMP NOT RUNNING (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 119,264 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

unable to fully inspect offside rear road wheel and tyre

Fail 14 Jan 2022 119,264 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

exhaust flexi deteriorated

unable to fully inspect offside rear road wheel and tyre

Pass 4 Jan 2021 107,585 miles

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

Pass 6 Jan 2020 99,882 miles

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2020 99,882 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed Prized open cut/cords seen 225/45-17 94w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers/undertrays

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2019 93,403 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2018 86,156 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

rear tyre valves perished

Fail 6 Jan 2018 85,987 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 21" (8.2.2)

o/s/f tyre worn on outer tread

rear tyre valves perished

Pass 7 Jan 2017 78,924 miles

rear tyre valves perished

Pass 23 Jan 2016 73,742 miles

o/s/r tyre valve perished

Pass 28 Jan 2015 68,772 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 63,238 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 63,238 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 58,738 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

offside rear tyre perished/worn on inside edge

Pass 15 Mar 2012 50,376 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2012 50,376 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 45,527 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2011 45,468 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 37,628 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 29,338 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 21 Mar 2008 24,983 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto?

Based on 3,664 MOT tests across 271 vehicles.

76.3%
Pass Rate
6,544
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
271
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 102
coil spring broken 96
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 63
position lamp(s) not working 56
coil spring incomplete 40
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DS54 CME is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 85,093 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 Aero 210 Bhp Auto fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 102 recorded failures. If you're considering buying DS54 CME, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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DS54 CME is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 3 February 2005.

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