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BD55 WKZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

138,496 mi
Last recorded138,496 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD55 WKZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2018 138,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front subframe undertray fitted unable to fully check condition

sill covers fitted can not check condition of sills

Fail 20 Aug 2018 138,496 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi joint

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front subframe undertray fitted unable to fully check condition

sill covers fitted can not check condition of sills

Pass 21 Aug 2017 125,665 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

both rear shocker top aluminium mounts getting corroded

front subframe undertray fitted unable to fully check condition

Pass 28 Jul 2016 109,151 miles

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

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

Offside Rear brake sticking slightly

Pass 29 Jul 2015 99,141 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2014 88,306 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2013 82,801 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 78,571 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 78,571 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 69,687 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 63,378 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2008 54,351 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 WKZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WKZ, 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 WKZ registered?

BD55 WKZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 December 2005.

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