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BG55 DNY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2024
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

214,061 mi
Last recorded214,061 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 DNY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2023 214,061 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

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

both headlight washers inoperative

Fail 27 Mar 2023 214,061 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear tyre valve perishing

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

both headlight washers inoperative

Pass 30 Mar 2022 203,420 miles

exhaust corroding

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

Nearside Rear tyre worn close to wear bar indicators

Pass 31 Mar 2021 187,028 miles

Central exhaust box corroded

front bumper damaged

Fail 30 Mar 2021 187,023 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central exhaust box corroded

front bumper damaged

Pass 6 Mar 2020 170,467 miles

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

undertray has slight damage

Fail 6 Mar 2020 170,467 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

undertray has slight damage

Pass 30 Mar 2019 155,375 miles

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2018 147,843 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 136,547 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 24 Mar 2017 136,546 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 Apr 2016 125,632 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres worn on outer edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 118,992 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 104,894 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 104,894 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 3 Nov 2012 91,290 miles

front no plate starting to delaminate

oil leak

sill covers fitted

surface rust on exhaust

Pass 12 Nov 2011 77,944 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Nov 2010 57,757 miles

front brake discs rusty and poor

rear brake discs rusty and poor

Pass 14 Nov 2009 46,021 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,999 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

sill covers fitted

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 DNY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 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 BG55 DNY, 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 DNY registered?

BG55 DNY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 October 2005.

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