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BG55 DPE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

102,981 mi
Last recorded102,981 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 DPE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2023 102,981 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2022 101,533 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Nov 2022 101,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 95,186 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2021 95,176 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 93,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Fail 6 Oct 2020 93,576 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 93,090 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 92,567 miles

Front tyre's slightly perished

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 91,845 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 88,692 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 May 2015 83,117 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 74,793 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front brake discs worn (lipped)

Fail 20 May 2014 74,793 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

front brake discs worn (lipped)

Pass 22 May 2013 67,465 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 May 2012 59,469 miles
Pass 5 May 2011 53,293 miles
Fail 5 May 2010 47,788 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 May 2010 47,788 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 42,800 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,174 miles

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENL & CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

Fail 21 Oct 2008 30,168 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)

REAR TYRES WORN UNEVENL & CLOSE TO THE LIMIT

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 DPE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 DPE, 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 DPE registered?

BG55 DPE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BG55 DPE safe to buy?

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