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BD55 WKX

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

95,598 mi
Last recorded95,598 miles
Recorded on24 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WKX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 May 2017 95,598 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2016 91,710 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2016 91,710 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 88,031 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever missing cover but operating correctly

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering rack

Fail 12 Mar 2015 88,031 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly deteriorated

handbrake lever missing cover but operating correctly

n/s/f tyre bold on inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

play in steering rack

Pass 5 Mar 2014 73,030 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 73,030 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 19 Feb 2013 63,230 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 55,075 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 54,037 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2010 54,037 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 12 Nov 2009 43,570 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front side tubes

Fail 9 Nov 2009 43,568 miles

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

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

slight play in both front side tubes

Pass 28 Nov 2008 32,591 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 WKX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WKX, 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 WKX registered?

BD55 WKX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 November 2005.

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