MOT Status
ValidMileage
125,041 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlamps slightly deteriorated. (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive slight leak from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f inner CV boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt o/s/f outer CV boot insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s/f wiper blade badly torn (3.4 (b) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
outer sill covers fitted (unable to inspect)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Outer sill covers fitted ,so unable to inspect
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
outer sill covers fitted to vehicle
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached top mounting corroded (5.3.2 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy section (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
outer sill covers fitted to vehicle
slight waiver on n/s/r brake when subjected to RBT
N/S/F TYRE SHOWING APPROX 2.5 mm IN PLACES
SILL COVERS FITTED TO OUTER SILLS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall starting to split also within tread
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement boomerang arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement boomerang arm (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear tyre inner side wall starting to split also within tread
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
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)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre slightly perished and feathering on the inner edge
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre slightly perished and feathering on the inner edge
offside rear tyre slightly perished
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
nearside rear tyre slightly perished and feathering on the inner edge
offside rear tyre slightly perished
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
front discs slightly worn
nearside front tyre wearing on the inner out outer edge
plastic sill covers fitted
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BF55 XPL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 XPL, 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 XPL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2005.
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