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BF55 XOZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

171,981 mi
Last recorded171,981 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XOZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2020 171,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 171,981 miles

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function fixing bracket broken both (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Dec 2019 170,918 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 7 Dec 2018 166,327 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 162,526 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 19 Dec 2016 158,607 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 21 Dec 2015 153,996 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 26 Nov 2014 148,703 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 143,646 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Oct 2012 133,808 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2011 107,000 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 95,543 miles

front tyres wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 23 Sep 2009 85,153 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 75,519 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 XOZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 XOZ, 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 XOZ registered?

BF55 XOZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 September 2005.

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