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OV05CEF
2005 SAAB 9-3
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Diesel
Engine: 1910cc
General Information
- Registration OV05CEF
- Manufacturer SAAB
- Model 9-3
- Year 2005
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Diesel
- Engine Size 1910cc
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
17
Passes
5
Failures
77.27%
Pass Rate
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48 Total Defects Recorded
9 Nov 2024
Pass
Mileage: 102,635 MI
Expiry date: 8 Nov 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
28 Jul 2023
Pass
Mileage: 99,069 MI
Expiry date: 27 Jul 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre thorn in outer side wall ()
- Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jul 2023
Fail
Mileage: 99,069 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board egr leak (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) Dangerous
- Exhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective egr leak (8.2.2.1 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Nail in tyre thorn in outer side wall ()
- Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
15 Jul 2022
Pass
Mileage: 94,665 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
14 Jul 2022
Fail
Mileage: 94,652 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And Both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
19 Jul 2021
Pass
Mileage: 90,924 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2022 25 Jun 202622 Jul 2020
Pass
Mileage: 84,050 MI
Expiry date: 21 Jul 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides inner tread edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule to caliper (1.1.12 (f) (i))
8 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 77,162 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
- Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
10 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 69,226 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Apr 2018
Fail
Mileage: 69,225 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
10 Apr 2017
Pass
Mileage: 65,484 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2018 25 Jun 20265 Apr 2016
Pass
Mileage: 62,279 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2017 25 Jun 202613 Apr 2015
Pass
Mileage: 60,043 MI
Expiry date: 12 Apr 2016 25 Jun 20268 Apr 2014
Pass
Mileage: 54,853 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2015 25 Jun 20268 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 50,118 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
5 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 50,116 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
21 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 43,536 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2013 25 Jun 20264 Apr 2011
Pass
Mileage: 37,825 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2012 25 Jun 20268 Apr 2010
Pass
Mileage: 34,141 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2011 25 Jun 20267 Apr 2009
Pass
Mileage: 29,659 MI
Expiry date: 8 Apr 2010 25 Jun 20266 Apr 2009
Fail
Mileage: 29,659 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
7 Apr 2008
Pass
Mileage: 26,997 MI
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OV05CEF was registered on 2005-04-08
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