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CK55 PLN

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2020
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

70,866 mi
Last recorded70,866 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 PLN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2019 70,866 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened both front and rear slight corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres slight cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 70,851 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 70,837 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 70,821 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2015 70,776 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2014 69,378 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 67,295 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Fail 21 Aug 2013 67,295 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Oil leak

Pass 19 May 2012 64,090 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 May 2012 64,090 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

Pass 24 May 2011 58,223 miles

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

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

Fail 24 May 2011 58,223 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 50,367 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2010 50,367 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2009 47,022 miles

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

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

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

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

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 PLN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 CK55 PLN, 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 PLN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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