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CK55 OXJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,113 mi
Last recorded172,113 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 OXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2023 172,113 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

body corrosion

engine cover fitted

handbrake travel

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

Pass 10 Aug 2022 162,282 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres tread wearing uneven

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

body corrosion

engine cover fitted

engine management light on on dash

handbrake travel

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

Fail 10 Aug 2022 162,282 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear tyres tread wearing uneven

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

body corrosion

engine cover fitted

engine management light on on dash

handbrake travel

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

Pass 13 Aug 2021 153,214 miles

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

body corrosion

engine cover fitted

handbrake travel

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

Pass 11 Aug 2020 146,422 miles

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

Nearside Rear body slightly damaged

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

body corrosion

engine cover fitted

headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

underbody corrosion

undertray fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2020 146,422 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear body slightly damaged

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

body corrosion

engine cover fitted

headlamp lenses faded slightly affecting beam image

underbody corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2019 137,431 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

undertray fitted

Fail 12 Aug 2019 137,431 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

headlamp lenses faded

underbody corrosion

undertray fitted

Pass 6 Aug 2018 124,924 miles

headlamp lenses faded

subfames

Fail 6 Aug 2018 124,924 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear tyres tread wearing uneven

headlamp lenses faded

subfames

Pass 10 Aug 2017 112,787 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2017 112,787 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside front brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Jul 2016 101,677 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 89,357 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 78,893 miles
Pass 8 May 2013 74,159 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 69,976 miles

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

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

Pass 4 May 2011 64,953 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 62,883 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2009 54,977 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 54,958 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Oct 2008 41,705 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2008 41,705 miles

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

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 OXJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 OXJ, 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 OXJ registered?

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

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