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CE55 LNY

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

122,685 mi
Last recorded122,685 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2023 122,685 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 114,028 miles

refit exhaust heat shield

Fail 1 Jul 2022 114,028 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

refit exhaust heat shield

Pass 29 Jun 2021 106,256 miles

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 29 Jun 2021 106,256 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 98,264 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Jul 2020 98,264 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Apr 2019 93,613 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2018 84,918 miles

Offside Rear brake pad low

Pass 14 Jun 2017 77,298 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 72,928 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2015 68,996 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 65,272 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 59,729 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 55,000 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 50,761 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 44,701 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 2 Sep 2009 43,949 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 43,107 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 LNY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LNY, 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 LNY registered?

CE55 LNY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

Is CE55 LNY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE55 LNY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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