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AK55 CEV

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

33,306 mi
Last recorded33,306 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 CEV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 33,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/s and O/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/s/f and O/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front and O/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 27 Jul 2026 33,306 miles

All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both N/s and O/s (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords N/s/f and O/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front and O/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2025 33,283 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2024 32,987 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing N/s/f and O/s/r (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Jun 2020 32,945 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2018 32,326 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2018 32,794 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 32,685 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 32,685 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,562 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 31,425 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 29,691 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 28,185 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2009 23,997 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,154 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 CEV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 CEV, 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 CEV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 November 2005.

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