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CK55 EZM

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2017
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

128,030 mi
Last recorded128,030 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 EZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2016 128,030 miles

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

Pass 22 Jul 2015 117,308 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 117,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2014 106,717 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on edges

Fail 18 Jul 2014 106,716 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

n/s/r tyre wearing thin on edges

Pass 14 Jun 2013 95,729 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 95,726 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Jun 2013 95,699 miles

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

Outer Lower Front suspension has excessive play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Pass 21 Jun 2012 88,164 miles

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Fail 18 Jun 2012 88,164 miles

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

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

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

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

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

front and rear number plates in poor condition

Pass 1 Jun 2011 75,500 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 68,010 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 55,012 miles

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

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

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 24 Sep 2008 39,237 miles

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

stone chips in windscreen

Fail 24 Sep 2008 39,326 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

stone chips in windscreen

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 EZM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 EZM, 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 EZM registered?

CK55 EZM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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