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CV55 LWY

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jul 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

152,042 mi
Last recorded152,042 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV55 LWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 152,042 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 152,040 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insulation in such a condition there is an imminent risk of fire or formation of sparks (4.11 (c) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged ()

Pass 7 Jul 2022 146,538 miles

Exhaust deteriorated condition

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Performance low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Jul 2022 146,538 miles

Exhaust deteriorated condition

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Performance low (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 138,968 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Fail 21 Jun 2021 138,865 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 30 Jun 2020 133,468 miles

Central Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 125,661 miles

front exhaust flexi deteriorated

nearside beam image poor

oil leak

Pass 26 Apr 2018 114,849 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt close to excessive (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 101,399 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 May 2016 89,210 miles

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 5 May 2016 89,119 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall damaged (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seat belt

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush nearside bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 22 Apr 2015 69,453 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has damage to the outer wall

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside rear indicator slightly dull

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 6 May 2014 57,329 miles

Both rear tyres perishing

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 1 May 2013 46,137 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 40,309 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 40,309 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 34,925 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 25,795 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 20,809 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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CV55 LWY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 CV55 LWY, 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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CV55 LWY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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