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EJ05 CHL

2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

125,611 mi
Last recorded125,611 miles
Recorded on23 Feb 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto85,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ05 CHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Feb 2013 125,611 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 115,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Fail 16 Mar 2012 115,317 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

N/S/F Tyre Flat

O/S/F Tyre Flat

Oil Leak On Egine, running down by drive belt and covering suspension components underneath

Pass 17 May 2011 111,456 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 95,096 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 79,306 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 68,023 miles

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

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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EJ05 CHL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 EJ05 CHL, 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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EJ05 CHL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp Auto, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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