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AK55 CFA

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

184,584 mi
Last recorded184,584 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK55 CFA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 2 Dec 2019 184,584 miles

Front Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 177,512 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slight corrosion on eternal body. (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 168,652 miles

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

nearside front brake hose retaining clip missing but hose has been secured by alternative means

oil leak evident cannot confirm exact location due to undertray fitted advise removal and further investigation

Fail 6 Dec 2017 168,605 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi joint split (7.1.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed bald inner exposing cord (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

engine undertray fitted obscuring some components

nearside front brake hose retaining clip missing but hose has been secured by alternative means

offside rear tyre pressure low

oil leak evident cannot confirm exact location due to undertray fitted advise removal and further investigation

Pass 18 Nov 2016 158,253 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 158,045 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 147,272 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES HAVE TYRE TREAD STEPPED

HEADLIGHT PATTERN VERY POOR ON OS

NAILS IN BOTH REAR TYRES

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 137,572 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brakes front and rear binding slightly

Fail 3 Dec 2014 137,572 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brakes front and rear binding slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2013 128,398 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

nearside front tyre cracking

wiper blades deteriorated

Pass 26 Nov 2012 120,127 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on edges

Fail 22 Nov 2012 120,075 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is fractured (2.4.A.3)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 5 Dec 2011 111,474 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 99,714 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn, and rear brake pads thin

Fail 17 Aug 2010 99,714 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Front brake discs worn

Rear brake discs worn, and rear brake pads thin

Pass 14 Sep 2009 89,804 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 71,390 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AK55 CFA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 CFA, 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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What year was AK55 CFA registered?

AK55 CFA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 November 2005.

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