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AK55 CFO

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

213,667 mi
Last recorded213,667 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2020 213,667 miles

EML on pre 2008

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 213,661 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

EML on pre 2008

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 203,471 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Nov 2017 193,979 miles

Engine manegment light on

Pass 5 Dec 2016 181,189 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5 mm also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Fail 5 Dec 2016 181,189 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 4 mm also worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 5 mm also worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)

engine covers,sill covers and under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Dec 2015 167,768 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under trays sill trims and engine covers fitted

Fail 12 Dec 2015 167,767 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

under trays sill trims and engine covers fitted

Pass 24 Dec 2014 154,469 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

wiper blades split at ends

Pass 27 Dec 2013 144,125 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear springs,lower spring seats/bump stops in poor condition!

sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Nov 2012 128,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade condition

o/s washer condition

Fail 30 Nov 2012 128,393 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s wiper blade condition

o/s washer condition

Pass 21 Dec 2011 115,790 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2011 115,356 miles

dual mass flywheel noisey

o/s/r tyre thin on inner edge and has cut in tread

Fail 14 Nov 2011 115,356 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

dual mass flywheel noisey

o/s/r tyre thin on inner edge and has cut in tread

Pass 17 Nov 2010 91,187 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2010 91,187 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 69,092 miles

rear tyres low

Pass 25 Nov 2008 51,123 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 CFO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 CFO, 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 CFO registered?

AK55 CFO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 November 2005.

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