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CT55 JKU

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2021
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

126,216 mi
Last recorded126,216 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 JKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2020 126,216 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Apr 2019 117,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 100,374 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 100,374 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 10 Mar 2017 77,974 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2016 56,179 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking no cords

Offside Rear tyre cracking no cords

Fail 30 Mar 2016 56,179 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking no cords

Offside Rear tyre cracking no cords

Pass 8 Apr 2015 45,884 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 38,658 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Oct 2012 33,101 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2012 33,068 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 28,957 miles

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

sill covers fitted

slight corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 12 Oct 2010 24,515 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 21,255 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 17,385 miles

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

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

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 JKU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 JKU, 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 JKU registered?

CT55 JKU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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