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BD55 WLB

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

148,588 mi
Last recorded148,588 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2023 148,588 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

surface corrosion to various front and rear suspension components

Pass 14 Dec 2022 143,133 miles

All four shock absorbers corroded

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

surface corrosion various areas and components under vehicle

Pass 10 Dec 2021 138,428 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded

Pass 2 Dec 2020 137,109 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2020 137,109 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Dec 2019 132,999 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded

Fail 12 Dec 2019 132,999 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases downpipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both rear shock absorbers outer casing corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 124,154 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2018 124,154 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Nov 2017 113,867 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2017 113,867 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Nov 2016 106,618 miles

both front tyres inner and outer edges worn

parking brake only met efficiency the system may require adjustment or repair

Pass 2 Dec 2015 99,845 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer wall slightly perished

possible flywheel vibration ??

Pass 8 Dec 2014 92,360 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 84,619 miles

n/s/f tyre outer side wall slight damaged

o/s/r tyre inner edges worn

Pass 14 Dec 2012 77,983 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp beam images weak

Fail 14 Dec 2012 77,983 miles

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both headlamp beam images weak

Pass 13 Dec 2011 74,430 miles

all brake discs slightly corroded

both rear tyres unevenly wearing on inner edges

several minor stonechips in windscreen

Pass 26 Nov 2010 66,025 miles

discs corroded & worn

front tyre worn on edges & close to limit

o/s rear tyre worn unevenly

Pass 8 Dec 2009 56,947 miles

surface corrosion on all brake discs

Pass 15 Dec 2008 51,909 miles

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

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 WLB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 WLB, 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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BD55 WLB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 December 2005.

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The MOT history for BD55 WLB shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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