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BG55 WNA

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

97,007 mi
Last recorded97,007 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WNA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2024 97,007 miles

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

aluminium suspension components oxidised

Pass 19 Jun 2023 92,113 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 89,163 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 84,699 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2020 84,601 miles

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

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2019 81,133 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 76,743 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 76,743 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2017 72,434 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 72,431 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2016 66,335 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 61,168 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2014 55,115 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 55,101 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 52,300 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 47,817 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,728 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2010 44,953 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 36,006 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 WNA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 WNA, 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 WNA registered?

BG55 WNA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 October 2005.

Is BG55 WNA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG55 WNA shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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