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BD55 FKY

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2022
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,202 mi
Last recorded141,202 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FKY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2021 141,202 miles

Nearside front seat belt is retracting slowly

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 1 Feb 2021 141,193 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside front seat belt is retracting slowly

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 136,450 miles

Front windscreen wiper mechanism worn

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

park brake lever little reserve travel

Fail 4 Feb 2020 136,450 miles

Front windscreen wiper mechanism worn

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

park brake lever little reserve travel

Pass 4 Feb 2019 130,157 miles

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Offside Front wiper spindle worn

Fail 4 Feb 2019 130,157 miles

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

Nearside Front seat belt slow to retract

Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front wiper spindle worn

Pass 6 Feb 2018 122,842 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Offside Front seatbelt slow to retract

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 12 Jan 2018 122,718 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim not tested light not working (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 235/35/19 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre under inflated (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated slow to retract (5.2.3)

Offside Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated slow to retract (5.2.3)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

gears very difficult to select

no reverse gear

Pass 17 Jan 2017 117,213 miles

Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jan 2016 113,990 miles

Front wipers have been modified so is only one single blade but still clears windscreen

Nearside Front Outer cv boot fitted incorrectly but preventing the ingress of dirt

Fail 12 Jan 2016 113,990 miles

Front wipers have been modified so is only one single blade but still clears windscreen

Nearside Front Outer cv boot fitted incorrectly but preventing the ingress of dirt

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 100,840 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2014 100,802 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 86,792 miles

wipers park up screen

Fail 22 Oct 2013 86,500 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

wipers park up screen

Pass 22 Oct 2012 76,642 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 65,299 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2010 51,408 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2009 34,191 miles

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 27,923 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 FKY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 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.

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

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