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BD55 FLF

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

67,561 mi
Last recorded67,561 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 FLF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2020 67,561 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 62,715 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2019 62,713 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 5 Jul 2018 58,391 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 58,391 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 55,340 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2016 52,038 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2015 48,866 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2015 48,866 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2014 45,709 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2013 42,634 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 38,337 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 34,021 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 33,731 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 33,731 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 26,524 miles

engine light on dash

slight play in steering rack

Pass 23 Oct 2008 20,779 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 FLF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 FLF, 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 FLF registered?

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

Is BD55 FLF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 FLF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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