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CE55 LNX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

74,801 mi
Last recorded74,801 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 74,801 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2025 74,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Dec 2024 67,005 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2023 66,892 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 66,040 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 65,215 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 3.00mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jan 2020 64,223 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 64,223 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Jan 2019 62,435 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Jan 2018 61,674 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2017 61,367 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2017 61,367 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 60,158 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 58,564 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2014 56,638 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 54,407 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 49,456 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 45,910 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 40,289 miles

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

Fail 18 Jan 2010 40,289 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2009 32,756 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 31,240 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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CE55 LNX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 LNX, 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 LNX registered?

CE55 LNX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

Is CE55 LNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 LNX shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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