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CX55 AEB

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

128,301 mi
Last recorded128,301 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 AEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2017 128,301 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2015 125,235 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 125,235 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2014 120,266 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

n/s/r tyre starting to crack

Pass 2 Sep 2013 114,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2012 112,394 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 103,806 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake and park brake service some wear to both rear brake discs

Fail 29 Feb 2012 103,806 miles

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

Nearside Outer Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake and park brake service some wear to both rear brake discs

Pass 25 Feb 2011 90,829 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 56,727 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)

Pass 19 Dec 2008 51,723 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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CX55 AEB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 CX55 AEB, 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 CX55 AEB registered?

CX55 AEB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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