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CN55 SDU

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

113,951 mi
Last recorded113,951 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN55 SDU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 28 Jan 2022 113,951 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Headlamp not working on dipped beam offside and nearside (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

offside rear brake back plate corrode

Fail 23 Aug 2021 113,926 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

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

Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Pass 20 Jul 2020 113,354 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2020 113,347 miles

Front Steering column universal joint has excessive wear or play (2.2.2 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer ALLOY WHEEL SLIGHT DAMAGE

Pass 24 May 2019 110,355 miles

Both headlights poor focus

Fail 24 May 2019 110,354 miles

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

Both headlights poor focus

Pass 15 May 2018 104,611 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 19 May 2017 98,483 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 92,201 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2015 131,500 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2014 77,303 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 74,394 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 May 2013 74,394 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 59,987 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 21 Apr 2011 51,830 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 21 Apr 2011 51,830 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 40,729 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 36,645 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2009 36,501 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,875 miles

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

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 SDU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 CN55 SDU, 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 CN55 SDU registered?

CN55 SDU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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