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CF55 BVD

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

107,830 mi
Last recorded107,830 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 BVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 107,830 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Aug 2017 107,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 101,833 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2016 101,242 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2016 101,241 miles

Fuel system component leaking from filter area (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Mar 2015 96,921 miles

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 10 Mar 2014 91,931 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 10 Mar 2014 91,930 miles

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

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Mar 2013 86,052 miles

some play in nearside of steering rack

wipers could be better

Fail 5 Mar 2013 86,052 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some play in nearside of steering rack

wipers could be better

Pass 6 Mar 2012 77,970 miles

slight inbalance of front brakes

some play in steering rack

Fail 6 Mar 2012 77,969 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

slight inbalance of front brakes

some play in steering rack

Fail 1 Mar 2011 70,358 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

some play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 1 Mar 2011 70,358 miles

some play in nearside of steering rack

Pass 9 Mar 2010 64,133 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 64,133 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 11 Dec 2008 53,721 miles

front inner pads appear low

oil level was low.,,,, toped up 2 litres

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CF55 BVD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BVD, 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 BVD registered?

CF55 BVD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 December 2005.

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