MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
110,682 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake fluid seems to be contaminated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Area (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake calliper support retaining clip missing
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), worn bold inner edges area (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber upper mount bracket holder corroded
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Wheel arch mud-cover damaged
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake calliper support retaining clip missing
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edges area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid discoloured/contaminated
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Area (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Callipar Support retaininig clip missing
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm), worn bold inner edges area (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Shock absorber mount bracket holder area (Corroded) (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Inner Wheel arch inner mud cover area (Damaged)
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Callipar Support retaininig clip missing
Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Edge area (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake fluid seems contaminated
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Calipar support retaining clip missing
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn bold on the inner edges area
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Calipar support retaining clip missing
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak side of engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Worn bold on the outer and inner edges (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Brake fluid seems contaminated
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Calipar support retaining clip missing
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn bold on the inner edges area
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Calipar support retaining clip missing
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak side of engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint area (Corroded/Damaged), recommend replacement (URGENT) (6.1.2 (a))
Lower Oil leak, but not excessive Side off engine bay area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (2mm), due in for replacement soon (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on (3mm) (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()
Rear Both sides calipers stabiliser retainning clip missing
boot faulty
coolant low level
exhaust corroded,flexi section blowing
oil leak
rear brake calipers stabiliser springs broken off/missing
rear hubs play
screen damaged,n/s washer u/s,wipers smearing
subframes corroding
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
boot faulty
coolant low level
exhaust corroded,flexi section blowing
oil leak
rear brake calipers stabiliser springs broken off/missing
rear hubs play
screen damaged,n/s washer u/s,wipers smearing
subframes corroding
Nearside Rear tyre worn, worn low inner edge on limit
Offside Front anti roll bar drop link bottom boot damaged
Offside Front tyre split inner sidewall
Offside Front tyre worn edges
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play both rear hub bush
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper arm (8.2.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear tyre worn, worn low inner edge on limit
Offside Front anti roll bar drop link bottom boot damaged
Offside Front tyre split inner sidewall
Offside Front tyre worn edges
Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
slight play both rear hub bush
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON EDGE
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' JUST IN LIMIT (8.3.1a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD NOT SECURE
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear TYRE WEARING ON EDGE
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' JUST IN LIMIT (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Cover clip detatched (2.4.G.2)
Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
rear tyres low and out of shape. rear pads low just ok for mot.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
n/side rear tyre slight worn on inside
o/side and n/side front tyres wearing on inside
o/side rear tyre wering on inside and getting low
Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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BG55 DPF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 DPF, 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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BG55 DPF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 October 2005.
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