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CX55 FKY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Apr 2027
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

166,012 mi
Last recorded166,012 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX55 FKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2026 166,012 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Sep 2025 161,316 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 153,831 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 150,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2022 146,344 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2021 141,854 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 136,568 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Coolant level low.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Worn uneven N/S worn (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Wing mirror casing missing.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin WORN TO LIMIT! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Tail pipe heavily corroded. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Sep 2019 131,468 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2019 131,463 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake back plate scraping

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2018 126,332 miles

Offside mirror cover missing

Fail 26 Sep 2018 126,332 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside mirror cover missing

Pass 29 Sep 2017 117,334 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 117,176 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 104,719 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 8 Sep 2015 90,248 miles

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

Fail 7 Sep 2015 90,236 miles

Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 76,607 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 65,951 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2012 53,302 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 53,281 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 33,959 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 24,707 miles

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

Pass 27 Dec 2008 16,618 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 FKY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 FKY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CX55 FKY registered?

CX55 FKY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 December 2005.

Is CX55 FKY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX55 FKY shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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