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BF55 XPA

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

166,382 mi
Last recorded166,382 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF55 XPA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2018 166,382 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner steering arm slight play

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

Pass 8 Nov 2017 156,976 miles

Nearside Front Inner steering arm

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

Pass 11 Nov 2016 148,123 miles

Low beam output appears poor

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake increase requires attention

In my opinion this vehicle should not be driven on the public highway, steering very dangerous

Fail 2 Nov 2016 148,088 miles

Nearside Front Steering component cracked and unserviceable Hub carrier assembly (2.2.C.1d) DANGEROUS

Low beam output appears poor

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake increase requires attention

In my opinion this vehicle should not be driven on the public highway, steering very dangerous

Pass 19 Nov 2015 143,056 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2015 143,056 miles

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

front brake excessively fluctuating both (3.7.B.3)

Pass 5 Nov 2014 129,939 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 129,939 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 121,636 miles

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 112,882 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2012 112,882 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2011 105,211 miles

all 4 disc worn/rusty

Fail 28 Nov 2011 105,210 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end seriously misaligned (2.2.C.1b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

all 4 disc worn/rusty

Pass 29 Oct 2010 98,696 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2009 85,638 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 67,206 miles

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 XPA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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