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AK55 CFM

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

46,096 mi
Last recorded46,096 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2026 46,096 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2025 45,125 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2024 43,904 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2023 42,708 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2022 41,342 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2021 40,518 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2020 39,670 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2020 39,667 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 38,316 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2018 36,913 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 35,582 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 34,168 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2015 32,571 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 30,897 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2013 29,090 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2012 26,589 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2011 23,918 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 21,484 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 18,385 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 16,108 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 CFM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 CFM, 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 CFM registered?

AK55 CFM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is AK55 CFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK55 CFM shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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