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CT55 UDV

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,609 mi
Last recorded140,609 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCT55 UDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 140,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2021 140,609 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2020 137,447 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 131,008 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 126,611 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 119,714 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2017 119,493 miles

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

Offside Front 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 Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 114,090 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Nov 2015 109,469 miles

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

both the front brake disc tin back plates are corroded and rubbing slightly on disc

both the rear tyres are beginning to split on the outer side walls

Pass 18 Nov 2014 102,824 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 102,824 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 2 Jul 2012 95,593 miles

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

Oil leak

nearside front tyre split

offside rear tyre split

slight bind on nearside rear brake

Pass 23 Mar 2011 85,658 miles

Oil leak

exhaust heat shield loose

offside rear tyre split

slight bind on offside rear brake

Fail 19 Apr 2010 65,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2010 65,046 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 44,414 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 UDV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UDV, 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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CT55 UDV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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