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AP55 CLO

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Aug 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

73,736 mi
Last recorded73,736 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP55 CLO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2026 73,736 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2025 71,811 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2024 67,795 miles

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

plastic sill covers are fitted preventing full inspection of components

Pass 20 Nov 2023 67,734 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated signs of grease around clip (6.1.7 (g) (i))

plastic cover sills are fitted, preventing inspection of components

Pass 24 Oct 2022 66,735 miles

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

plastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2021 65,792 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

plastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of components

Fail 2 Nov 2021 65,790 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper and lower (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner sidewall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx 2mm 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

handbrake travel is long

plastic cover sills fitted preventing inspection of components

Pass 24 Nov 2020 65,629 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2019 64,533 miles
Fail 22 May 2019 64,533 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and offside (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 23 May 2018 62,992 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 62,992 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 May 2017 61,294 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 57,702 miles
Fail 10 May 2016 57,702 miles

Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 May 2015 51,993 miles
Fail 20 May 2015 51,968 miles

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 45,644 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 42,281 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2012 36,039 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 30,037 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 28,231 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2009 19,958 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Nov 2009 19,958 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 17,579 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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AP55 CLO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 AP55 CLO, 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 AP55 CLO registered?

AP55 CLO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

Is AP55 CLO safe to buy?

The MOT history for AP55 CLO shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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