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CE55 LNW

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

127,414 mi
Last recorded127,414 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 127,414 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Oct 2016 121,211 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside side skirt clips missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside side skirt clips missing

noise in gearbox whilst front wheel rotated

o/s/r tyre cracking within tyre tread

rear exhaust rubber slight cracking

Fail 6 Oct 2016 121,210 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside side skirt clips missing

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside side skirt clips missing

noise in gearbox whilst front wheel rotated

o/s/r tyre cracking within tyre tread

rear exhaust rubber slight cracking

Pass 7 Oct 2015 114,286 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 106,894 miles

Damage to n/s/f of veichle

Damage to o/s/r of veichle

Pass 16 Sep 2013 100,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 24 Sep 2012 92,223 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

damage to n/s/f wing and door

Fail 21 Sep 2012 92,223 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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)

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

damage to n/s/f wing and door

Pass 17 Aug 2011 84,140 miles

damage to o/s/r and n/s/f wheel arch

Pass 23 Aug 2010 77,795 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 2 Sep 2009 65,130 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 50,512 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 LNW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 CE55 LNW, 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 CE55 LNW registered?

CE55 LNW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

Is CE55 LNW safe to buy?

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