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BD55 VDM

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

161,097 mi
Last recorded161,097 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2015 161,097 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 18 Dec 2015 161,097 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Dec 2014 148,662 miles

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

rear brakes trailing slightly

slight movement in n/s/f antiroll bar / linkage

Fail 22 Dec 2014 148,662 miles

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

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

rear brakes trailing slightly

slight movement in n/s/f antiroll bar / linkage

Pass 20 Dec 2013 132,166 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Dec 2013 132,166 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 118,195 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 100,359 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 86,133 miles

Nearside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 71,661 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2008 60,226 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 23 Dec 2008 60,218 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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 VDM 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 VDM, 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 VDM registered?

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

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The MOT history for BD55 VDM shows 12 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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