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BG55 DNU

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Feb 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,017 mi
Last recorded144,017 miles
Recorded on10 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 DNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Feb 2026 144,017 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked due to dog bed fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2026 144,016 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear seat belts not checked due to dog bed fitted

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Feb 2025 128,850 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 106,985 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2023 95,219 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2023 95,219 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Mar 2022 91,975 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 1 Mar 2022 91,975 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel hand brake (1.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jan 2021 87,329 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jul 2019 80,807 miles

outer sill covers fitted , not allowing a full inspection

Pass 18 Jul 2018 73,824 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) drum stick ()

Pass 18 Jul 2017 65,240 miles

outer sill covers fitted, not allowing a full inspection

Pass 18 Sep 2015 48,107 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 41,782 miles

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Sep 2013 34,420 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 34,346 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2012 26,872 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 23,350 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 23,347 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 20,966 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 17,702 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2008 13,766 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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BG55 DNU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BG55 DNU, 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 BG55 DNU registered?

BG55 DNU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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