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AK55 CFX

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

137,340 mi
Last recorded137,340 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2025 137,340 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 20 Feb 2025 137,340 miles

Exhaust system insecure rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed split in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 15 Feb 2024 123,690 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pad worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 15 Feb 2024 123,690 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear brake pad worn

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front & rear (0.1 (b))

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 25 Jan 2023 115,350 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2023 115,349 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear heat shield slightly loose

Pass 26 Jan 2022 112,494 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 26 Jan 2022 112,494 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Dec 2020 107,556 miles

Coolant leak from water pump

Pass 14 Dec 2019 104,640 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2019 104,640 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

brake fluid discoloured - recommend replacement

Pass 8 Dec 2018 100,926 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 97,311 miles

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)

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Dec 2016 93,196 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2015 87,816 miles

slight binding in both rear brakes

Pass 8 Dec 2014 81,940 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 81,884 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

unable to check nearside rear wheel bearing due to brake binding on

Pass 7 Dec 2013 76,494 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

slight binding in nearside rear brake

Fail 11 Dec 2012 68,909 miles

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

Pass 11 Dec 2012 68,909 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2011 59,279 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 51,058 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 41,494 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 30,848 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 CFX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 CFX, 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 CFX registered?

AK55 CFX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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