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AK55 CEO

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

139,019 mi
Last recorded139,019 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 CEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 139,019 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2018 139,019 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 18 Dec 2017 122,588 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2017 106,941 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre has various cuts on inner sidewall none if which reached ply or cords

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Fail 30 Dec 2016 106,880 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective slow to retract (5.2.5b)

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2016 91,170 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2015 91,077 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 67,446 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 59,035 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2014 59,034 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Sep 2013 58,075 miles

oversills fitted

Pass 24 Sep 2012 54,781 miles

oversills fitted

Pass 28 Sep 2011 50,718 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2010 44,091 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 37,114 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2009 36,864 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,264 miles

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
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AK55 CEO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 AK55 CEO, 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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AK55 CEO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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