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BD55 VCW

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

86,329 mi
Last recorded86,329 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VCW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2015 86,329 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 10 Dec 2014 83,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Oil leak

both front tyres are worn on outer edges

one rear exhaust rubber is missing exhaust still secure

Pass 13 Feb 2013 156,630 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2012 145,861 miles

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

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

slight play in off side of rack

Fail 25 Feb 2012 145,550 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

slight play in off side of rack

Pass 11 Mar 2011 131,241 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2011 131,182 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 115,062 miles

offside steering arm has slight play in balljoint/socket

seal covers fitted

Fail 5 Mar 2010 114,956 miles

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

offside steering arm has slight play in balljoint/socket

seal covers fitted

Pass 27 Jun 2009 94,728 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2009 94,728 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside front fog inop

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 86,616 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 VCW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 VCW, 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 VCW registered?

BD55 VCW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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