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CK55 EZA

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

162,631 mi
Last recorded162,631 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 EZA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2023 162,631 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2023 162,631 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 157,330 miles

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 1 Oct 2020 155,988 miles

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center exhaust box deteriorated

Fail 29 Sep 2020 155,985 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

center exhaust box deteriorated

Pass 2 Oct 2019 147,839 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Sep 2019 147,837 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2018 136,390 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Oct 2018 136,390 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 122,110 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 122,108 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 107,647 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 107,647 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Pass 16 Oct 2015 99,148 miles

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

centre stop lamp missing

oil leak

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2014 90,233 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light removed

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Fail 13 Oct 2014 90,233 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

high level brake light removed

o/s/f seat belt starting to fray

Pass 18 Oct 2013 80,786 miles

rear high level brake light not fitted bulb failure warning light showing on display

Fail 11 Oct 2013 80,701 miles

Nearside 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)

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

rear high level brake light not fitted bulb failure warning light showing on display

Pass 5 Oct 2012 71,876 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

high level brake light not fitted at time of test

Pass 12 Oct 2011 61,778 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2011 61,772 miles

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

ALL tyres close to legal limit on 3mm

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 52,998 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 41,496 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)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 30,009 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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CK55 EZA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 CK55 EZA, 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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CK55 EZA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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