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CK55 PLX

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,251 mi
Last recorded115,251 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 24 Jul 2019 115,251 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jul 2018 112,545 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 19 Jul 2017 107,207 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

windscreen wipers deteriorating

Pass 16 Jul 2016 105,172 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 31 Jul 2015 97,393 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 96,060 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 91,572 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 86,083 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 78,471 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 76,994 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,721 miles

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

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2010 52,369 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

very slight play in steering inner track rods

Fail 31 Mar 2010 52,369 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

very slight play in steering inner track rods

Pass 6 Apr 2009 41,261 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2008 41,253 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 PLX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 PLX, 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 PLX registered?

CK55 PLX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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