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CE55 LOD

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2025
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,277 mi
Last recorded133,277 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE55 LOD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2024 133,277 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension all slightly corroded

slight travel on park brake lever

Fail 22 Feb 2024 133,277 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

rear suspension all slightly corroded

slight travel on park brake lever

Pass 2 Feb 2023 122,319 miles

rear suspension slightly corroded

Pass 22 Feb 2022 113,045 miles

rear hubs slightly corroded

Pass 11 Feb 2021 105,276 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,517 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 5 Dec 2019 99,517 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 91,173 miles

corrosion on rear subframe

Pass 12 Dec 2017 80,657 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 68,739 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

o/s/f tyre wearing edges

o/s/r tyre slight deteriation inner sidewall

rear suspension corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2015 68,041 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2014 63,493 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 63,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2013 59,246 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 54,337 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 51,473 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2010 44,542 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,193 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 20,301 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 LOD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc 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 LOD, 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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CE55 LOD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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