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BF55 XPM

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

129,600 mi
Last recorded129,600 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2018 129,600 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres stepping inner edges

Fail 14 Feb 2018 129,000 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.7mm (4.1.E.1)

both rear tyres stepping inner edges

Pass 20 Feb 2017 122,295 miles

Front flexi exhaust slight blowing

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

engine warning light on

Fail 20 Feb 2017 122,295 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Front flexi exhaust slight blowing

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

engine warning light on

Pass 15 Feb 2016 114,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Fail 15 Feb 2016 114,957 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexie (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

engine management light on

Pass 20 Feb 2015 105,222 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 19 Feb 2015 105,221 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 5 Feb 2014 94,806 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2014 94,757 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

small injector leak

Pass 23 Feb 2013 84,451 miles

Engine management light on

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2011 69,654 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

small amount of play in steering rack offside

Fail 30 Sep 2011 69,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

small amount of play in steering rack offside

Pass 28 Sep 2010 61,215 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2009 48,737 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2008 45,079 miles

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

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BF55 XPM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 XPM, 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 XPM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

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