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CK55 CVH

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jul 2027
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

72,866 mi
Last recorded72,866 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 CVH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 72,866 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (axel bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Jul 2026 72,859 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Radius arm bush (axel bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2025 69,985 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On 2mm and inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Steering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 66,572 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2024 66,572 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Dec 2022 59,051 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2021 56,067 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 53,142 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2019 50,875 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 50,875 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Nov 2018 50,219 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 50,219 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2017 49,162 miles

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 16 Nov 2017 49,162 miles

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

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 26 Nov 2016 48,769 miles

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

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

engine cover obscuring components in engine bay

oversills unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 24 Nov 2015 47,652 miles

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 23 Nov 2015 47,644 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45x17-91y (4.1.E.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

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

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

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 27 Nov 2014 45,840 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Fail 19 Nov 2014 45,840 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 22 Oct 2013 43,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspections

Pass 7 Nov 2012 39,508 miles

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

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

Fail 7 Nov 2012 39,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

oversills fitted unable to carry out full sill inspection

Pass 14 Nov 2011 34,067 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 27,483 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 20,734 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 14,787 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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CK55 CVH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 CK55 CVH, 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 CK55 CVH registered?

CK55 CVH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

Is CK55 CVH safe to buy?

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