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BG55 DOH

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2018
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

205,478 mi
Last recorded205,478 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 DOH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2017 205,478 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack/end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jan 2015 198,920 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine manegment / drivers seat belt slow to retract / turbo noisey

Pass 13 Jan 2014 185,383 miles

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

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

front and rear brake discs wearing

fuel filter looks damp

Pass 9 Jan 2013 172,263 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Fail 8 Jan 2013 172,190 miles

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

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 24 Jan 2012 157,547 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2012 157,338 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 1 Feb 2011 140,291 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

rear brake discs worn

Pass 6 Oct 2009 120,654 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2008 93,872 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)

slight play in steering rack

Fail 11 Sep 2008 93,872 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (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)

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

slight play in steering rack

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 DOH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 BG55 DOH, 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 DOH registered?

BG55 DOH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 October 2005.

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