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CT55 JJZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

88,385 mi
Last recorded88,385 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 JJZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 88,385 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2025 86,604 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front and back (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2024 85,410 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2023 82,074 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2022 77,653 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jul 2021 75,545 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 74,159 miles

Manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 23 Jul 2019 72,298 miles

manufacturers sill covers fitted restricting inspection of components

Pass 24 Jul 2018 68,597 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2017 63,680 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2017 63,680 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 2 Aug 2016 60,758 miles

All standard equipment guards fitted at time of test not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Aug 2015 56,751 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2014 51,483 miles

eml on

Pass 24 Jul 2013 46,656 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2012 42,721 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2011 38,305 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 33,781 miles

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

Fail 17 Aug 2010 33,781 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 29,891 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 21,644 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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CT55 JJZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 CT55 JJZ, 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 CT55 JJZ registered?

CT55 JJZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is CT55 JJZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for CT55 JJZ shows 21 tests with a 90.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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