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CB55 LOT

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2019
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

167,704 mi
Last recorded167,704 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCB55 LOT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2018 167,704 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2017 157,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 4 May 2017 157,476 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 141,485 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 May 2015 123,295 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 May 2014 108,773 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 10 May 2013 96,304 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 96,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting cracked (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 May 2012 82,865 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 May 2012 82,865 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 10 May 2011 71,432 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 61,374 miles

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

keep a check on offside front and rear tyres for uneven wear

nearside front tyre worn umeven

Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,651 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 53,650 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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CB55 LOT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 CB55 LOT, 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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CB55 LOT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 October 2005.

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