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BD55 FLA

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

69,721 mi
Last recorded69,721 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FLA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2026 69,721 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2025 69,649 miles

Main beam switch temperamental

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Apr 2024 69,008 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2024 69,008 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 16 Mar 2023 68,936 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 68,180 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2021 68,180 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 67,247 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 66,443 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2019 66,443 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 11 Dec 2018 66,178 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 slightly pitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

both rear shock absorber top mounting brackets deteriorating

o/s washers poor

Pass 6 Dec 2017 65,952 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X2 slightly pitting (3.5.1i)

n/s/r shock absorber top mount deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2016 65,508 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 63,792 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 61,958 miles

Rear discs slightly pitted/scored.

n/s/f tyre perished.

n/s/f tyre wearing on edges.

n/s/r tyre feathering outer edge.

n/s/r tyre wall perished.

o/s/f tyre perished.

o/s/r outer sidelight in-op.

o/s/r tyre feathering outer edge.

o/s/r tyre perished.

Pass 21 Dec 2013 60,020 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 54,698 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Jan 2012 50,321 miles

ft tyres worn on edge

Pass 28 Jan 2011 46,630 miles

rear pads worn

Pass 1 Feb 2010 43,601 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 39,634 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 FLA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FLA, 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 FLA registered?

BD55 FLA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

Is BD55 FLA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 FLA shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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