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BF55 XOW

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

93,902 mi
Last recorded93,902 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2017 93,902 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened os/ns (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Dec 2016 77,660 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 61,833 miles

Nearside Front Lower tyre is badly worn on inner edges

Fail 9 Dec 2015 61,833 miles

Offside Front Lower Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre is illegal (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Lower tyre is badly worn on inner edges

Pass 11 Dec 2014 45,787 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 45,772 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 42,902 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2012 42,341 miles

Both front tyre worn slightly on outer edges.

Nearside wiper blade torn slightly.

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 42,341 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both front tyre worn slightly on outer edges.

Nearside wiper blade torn slightly.

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

Fail 14 Sep 2011 38,197 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 38,197 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 32,653 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 32,572 miles

Nearside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

front pads getting low

n/s/f tyre on 2mm

o/s/f shocker dust gaitor insecure

Pass 29 Sep 2009 28,195 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2009 28,042 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Upper coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Sep 2008 22,327 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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BF55 XOW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BF55 XOW, 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 XOW registered?

BF55 XOW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BF55 XOW shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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