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CF55 ALF

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,095 mi
Last recorded151,095 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 ALF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2026 151,095 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2025 146,467 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2024 142,461 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2023 134,116 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2022 117,739 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 104,190 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2021 104,190 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 98,583 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2020 98,582 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Apr 2019 87,516 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2018 83,863 miles

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

Fail 3 Apr 2018 83,860 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 72,231 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 61,288 miles

Oil leak.

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Fail 13 Jan 2016 61,288 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak.

Plastic cover sills fitted preventing full inspection of sill panels.

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Pass 9 Jan 2015 50,684 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2015 50,684 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 38,554 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 35,834 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Dec 2011 33,643 miles

front tyres heavily worn on edges - require replacement

headlight aims on lower limits

rear tyres age cracking

surface corrosion on exhaust

unable to check outer sills fully due to sideskirts fitted

Fail 10 Dec 2011 33,642 miles

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

front tyres heavily worn on edges - require replacement

headlight aims on lower limits

rear tyres age cracking

surface corrosion on exhaust

unable to check outer sills fully due to sideskirts fitted

Pass 14 Dec 2010 30,354 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2009 27,779 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 23,434 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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CF55 ALF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CF55 ALF, 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 CF55 ALF registered?

CF55 ALF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 December 2005.

Is CF55 ALF safe to buy?

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