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BF55 XOR

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

142,001 mi
Last recorded142,001 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XOR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2021 142,001 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2020 138,399 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2019 133,263 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2018 127,999 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2017 123,036 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2016 113,916 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 111,510 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 107,634 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 107,634 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2013 96,751 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 90,713 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 80,594 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

o/s and n/s front track rod inner joint has slight movement

Pass 20 Oct 2010 68,673 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 16 Oct 2009 46,622 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 33,036 miles

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

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

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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BF55 XOR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 BF55 XOR, 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 BF55 XOR registered?

BF55 XOR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is BF55 XOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF55 XOR shows 15 tests with a 93.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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