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CK55 PLU

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2023
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

123,666 mi
Last recorded123,666 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2022 123,666 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2021 116,016 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2021 116,016 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 6 Jan 2020 112,457 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2020 112,457 miles

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

Fail 3 Dec 2019 112,361 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Unable to test rear seat belts due to load in luggage area covering the folded down seats

Pass 16 Nov 2018 105,625 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2018 105,625 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,372 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Pass 10 Nov 2016 92,868 miles

Offside petrol flap missing

Fail 10 Nov 2016 92,868 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed deep cut in tread ( chalked ) (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre perishing and worn on inner tread (4.1.E.1)

Offside petrol flap missing

Pass 22 Jul 2015 83,675 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 75,697 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 68,234 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2013 68,234 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2012 63,816 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 57,229 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 49,675 miles

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

wipers slightly smearing

Pass 28 Apr 2009 42,245 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 PLU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PLU, 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 PLU registered?

CK55 PLU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 October 2005.

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