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BD55 FKX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2022
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

119,938 mi
Last recorded119,938 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 4 Aug 2021 119,938 miles

Nearside Oil leak, but not excessive Differential seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 115,954 miles

Both rear shock absorber top mountings corroded

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jul 2019 113,974 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 106,852 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 98,100 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 95,592 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 70,246 miles

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

nearside rear tyre perished

Pass 8 May 2013 68,317 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 52,308 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 43,837 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)

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

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

front brake application slightly uneven

Pass 29 Jan 2009 37,095 miles

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

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 FKX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 FKX, 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 FKX registered?

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

Is BD55 FKX safe to buy?

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