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CK05 LWE

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2017
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

138,280 mi
Last recorded138,280 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 LWE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2016 138,280 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

e.c.u light on

Fail 8 Apr 2016 138,280 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

e.c.u light on

o/s/f tyre worn badly on inside edge

Pass 1 Apr 2015 130,701 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Fail 1 Apr 2015 130,701 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake discs worn

n/s/f tyre sidewall slightly deteriorated

Pass 29 Mar 2014 124,729 miles

front brake discs worn

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine light on

offside and nearside rear hub bushes slight wear

offside front inner cv boot perished

play in rack

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Mar 2013 114,297 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

play in rack

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2012 106,325 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2011 95,212 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 84,699 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Mar 2009 72,079 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Apr 2008 47,959 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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CK05 LWE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 CK05 LWE, 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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CK05 LWE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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