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CN55 KBX

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

182,745 mi
Last recorded182,745 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 KBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2018 182,745 miles

Engine Management Light on

N/S Mirror Damaged

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight Binding on O/S/R Brake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 17 Mar 2018 182,744 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine Management Light on

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

N/S Mirror Damaged

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight Binding on O/S/R Brake

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 13 Feb 2017 158,064 miles

engine management light on

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2017 157,947 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management light on

Pass 18 Feb 2016 145,550 miles

engine management light on

Pass 28 Feb 2015 128,245 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2014 114,281 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 97,944 miles

Engine indication on.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 90,258 miles

engine man. light on

front brake disc in poor condition

front brake pads look low

slight play in n/s inner tie rod

Pass 1 Dec 2010 86,113 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake discs worn

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

Pass 15 Oct 2009 76,124 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 76,121 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Oct 2008 58,969 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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CN55 KBX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CN55 KBX, 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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CN55 KBX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2005.

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