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BG55 WMZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,148 mi
Last recorded148,148 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2025 148,148 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Mar 2024 139,910 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2023 129,892 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2022 119,460 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Mar 2022 119,460 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2021 109,936 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Mar 2021 109,936 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Dipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 101,446 miles

Engine covers & under trays fitted covering some components

Front & rear suspension components rusty

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Mar 2019 98,493 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 95,087 miles

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

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

oil on engine

Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,140 miles

exhaust mounts onto engine broken

front brake back plates rubbing discs

oil leak

slight play in the n/s/f anti roll bar end link

Fail 10 Mar 2017 91,117 miles

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel excess play lower steering uj (2.1.2b)

rear brake binding o/s/r (3.7.B.1)

exhaust mounts onto engine broken

front brake back plates rubbing discs

o/s/r wheel bearing not tested due to brake bind

oil leak

slight play in the n/s/f anti roll bar end link

Pass 18 Mar 2016 87,746 miles

Offside Rear nail in tyre

bad oil leak on back engine

Pass 12 Mar 2015 75,009 miles

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

O/S/R tyre badly cracked, but no chords showing

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Mar 2014 68,237 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 20 Mar 2014 68,237 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 12 Mar 2013 59,868 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2013 59,868 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 50,470 miles

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

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing any cords

Fail 21 Mar 2012 50,470 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Offside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

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

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

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

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

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

offside rear tyre cracked inbetween tread not exposing any cords

Pass 23 Nov 2009 44,469 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2008 28,569 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 WMZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc 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 WMZ, 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 WMZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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