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CF55 KRD

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

242,011 mi
Last recorded242,011 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF55 KRD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 242,011 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 31 Dec 2016 234,978 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Dec 2016 234,978 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Dec 2015 209,422 miles

both rear brake pads becoming low

Fail 28 Dec 2015 209,364 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

both rear brake pads becoming low

Pass 29 Dec 2014 184,016 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 159,631 miles

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Fail 31 Dec 2013 159,631 miles

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

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

rear brake discs worn and lipped

Pass 2 Jan 2013 135,440 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2012 135,431 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 114,381 miles

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

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

front offside tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 3 Feb 2012 114,381 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front offside tyre bald on inner edge

nearside rear tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 10 Dec 2010 89,288 miles

both front tyres wearing low

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Fail 7 Dec 2010 89,047 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both front tyres wearing low

unable to fully inspect engine compartment due to undertray fitted

unable to fully inspect outer sills due to covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2009 69,642 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 43,859 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CF55 KRD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 KRD, 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 KRD registered?

CF55 KRD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

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