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BD55 VCZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

79,959 mi
Last recorded79,959 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 VCZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2017 79,959 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2016 72,270 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 65,975 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2014 60,518 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 54,772 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 49,024 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 49,024 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2011 42,604 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2010 35,862 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 29,495 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2008 24,074 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 VCZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 VCZ, 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 VCZ registered?

BD55 VCZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 November 2005.

Is BD55 VCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD55 VCZ shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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