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BD55 FKW

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

125,355 mi
Last recorded125,355 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FKW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2017 125,355 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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 5 Dec 2016 118,671 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2015 114,662 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 110,454 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 93,755 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2012 83,350 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 62,856 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 62,855 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear exhaust hanger missing

Pass 29 Oct 2009 51,157 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 35,643 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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BD55 FKW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BD55 FKW, 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 BD55 FKW registered?

BD55 FKW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is BD55 FKW safe to buy?

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