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CE55 LNT

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2023
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LNT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2022
Fail 22 May 2022
Pass 14 Mar 2019 150,515 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2019 150,495 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2018 147,555 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2018 147,520 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2013 130,433 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

engine light on

Pass 24 Sep 2013 130,433 miles

engine light on

Pass 20 Sep 2012 119,521 miles

both rear tyres low inner/outer edges

Fail 20 Sep 2012 119,521 miles

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

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

both rear tyres low inner/outer edges

Pass 26 Sep 2011 109,721 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2008 73,319 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2008 73,319 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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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CE55 LNT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 CE55 LNT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE55 LNT registered?

CE55 LNT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is CE55 LNT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 LNT shows 13 tests with a 53.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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