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BD55 WKV

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

228,662 mi
Last recorded228,662 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2023 228,662 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside rear upper and nearside rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Mar 2022 221,031 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Mar 2022 221,028 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 215,852 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2020 211,477 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 27 Feb 2019 201,723 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inside (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 12 Mar 2018 190,927 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Mar 2017 179,249 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2017 179,246 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Mar 2016 166,550 miles

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

Fail 9 Mar 2016 166,545 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on inside

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 157,534 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 18 Mar 2015 157,531 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 12 Mar 2014 148,069 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2013 135,591 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Fail 17 Nov 2011 111,960 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 111,960 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 94,637 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2010 94,637 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 76,187 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 59,831 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 WKV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WKV, 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 WKV registered?

BD55 WKV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 November 2005.

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