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BD55 FLB

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2015
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,310 mi
Last recorded214,310 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2014 214,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage

n/s park brake effort low

n/s/f hub cap missing

o/s/r hub cap missing

Fail 16 Jan 2014 214,309 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

body damage

n/s park brake effort low

n/s/f hub cap missing

o/s/r hub cap missing

Fail 23 Jan 2013 181,898 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

front no plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/f and o/s/r hub caps missing

slight wear in both ends of steering rack

Pass 23 Jan 2013 181,898 miles

front no plate starting to deteriorate

n/s/f and o/s/r hub caps missing

slight wear in both ends of steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2012 142,505 miles

front no plate starting to deteriorate

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

n/s/f and o/s/r hub caps missing

slight wear in both ends of steering rack

Fail 12 Jan 2012 142,504 miles

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

front no plate starting to deteriorate

n/s parking brake effort slightly low

n/s/f and o/s/r hub caps missing

slight wear in both ends of steering rack

Pass 12 Jan 2011 105,166 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 87,479 miles

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

both front tyres 3mm and offside rear has a nail in it

Pass 22 Dec 2008 69,330 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 FLB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FLB, 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 FLB registered?

BD55 FLB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 November 2005.

Is BD55 FLB safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 FLB shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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