2005 Saab 9-3 2.0L Petrol · CP05 AZO
2005 Saab 9-3 (2.0L, petrol). First registered 24 May 2005. Recorded mileage 106,711 miles. MOT status: Failed.
- Make & Model
- SAAB 9-3
- Year / Origin
- 2005 · Swansea
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Failed
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 106,711 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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CP05 AZO Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT failed on 01/07/2022
- 106,711 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 9 historical MOT failures
- 11 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring suspension items (24 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
CP05 AZO MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2005 Saab 9-3 (CP05 AZO) between July 2008 and July 2022.
The record contains 13 passes and 9 failures.
The most recent test on 01 July 2022 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (24 issues), Lighting (21 issues), Tyres (15 issues), Brakes (12 issues), Windscreen (7 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 60 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))”; “Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box missing (6.1.2 (a))”.
CP05 AZO Mileage History
- 17/07/200828,022 mi
- 28/07/200828,391 mi+369 mi
- 28/07/200936,426 mi+8,035 mi
- 28/07/200936,426 mi
- 26/07/201041,365 mi+4,939 mi
- 15/07/201144,056 mi+2,691 mi
- 30/07/201245,825 mi+1,769 mi
- 05/07/201347,874 mi+2,049 mi
- 23/07/201454,199 mi+6,325 mi
- 27/07/201560,362 mi+6,163 mi
- 27/07/201560,362 mi
- 27/07/201666,363 mi+6,001 mi
- 27/07/201666,363 mi
- 26/07/201772,554 mi+6,191 mi
- 26/07/201772,554 mi
- 23/07/201875,554 mi+3,000 mi
- 23/07/201875,554 mi
- 16/12/201988,677 mi+13,123 mi
- 17/12/201988,677 mi
- 08/01/202198,118 mi+9,441 mi
- 08/01/202198,118 mi
- 01/07/2022106,711 mi+8,593 mi
Average of roughly 5,639 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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Our database tracks 4 specific mechanical faults and recurring failure patterns identified across UK MOT testing stations for this generation.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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- CIM (Column Integration Module) FailureSerious
The module in the steering column fails, leading to key non-recognition or stability control errors.
- Rear Suspension "Rose Bush" WearModerate
The outer bushings on the rear trailing arms wear out, causing the rear wheels to "steer" the car.
- Soft-Top Hydraulic LeaksModerate
The hydraulic lines for the convertible roof can chafe and leak, eventually preventing roof operation.
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