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BG55 WNC

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

86,116 mi
Last recorded86,116 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WNC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 20 Apr 2017 86,116 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm outer mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush arm outer mounting bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear shock absorber alloy mountings corroded/poor in condition

heavy wear/corrosion in front brake disc faces

nearside front suspension coil spring fouling inner wing when suspension in in droop

nearside/offside front tyres worn close to limit

slight exhaust leak from front flexi section

slight play in nearside front antiroll bar linkage with top rubber split

Pass 29 Apr 2016 79,985 miles

both rear shock absorber alloy mountings corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

heat applied to offside rear brakes due to brake binding

offside headlight output reduced

offside rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

play in rear suspensions

play in steering rack knuckles

Fail 29 Apr 2016 79,984 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both rear shock absorber alloy mountings corroded

front brake discs heavily corroded

heat applied to offside rear brakes due to brake binding

offside rear tyre inner edge worn smooth

play in rear suspensions

play in steering rack knuckles

Pass 18 May 2015 73,709 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion front brake discs

offside rear tyre inner edge worn uneven to remaining tread

Fail 18 May 2015 73,708 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

corrosion front brake discs

offside rear tyre inner edge worn uneven to remaining tread

Pass 9 May 2014 66,051 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake disc faces pitted/corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit with nail in treaded area and tyre valve heavy surface cracks

Fail 9 May 2014 66,051 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front inner brake disc faces pitted/corroded

nearside rear tyre worn close to limit with nail in treaded area and tyre valve heavy surface cracks

Pass 14 May 2013 59,775 miles

Front brake discs pitted/corroded

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 May 2013 59,774 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Front brake discs pitted/corroded

Heavy surface cracks in nearside rear tyre and uneven tyre wear inner edge

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear brake discs piited/corroded

Surface cracks offside front tyre in sidewall and treaded area

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 May 2012 52,245 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 44,776 miles

o/s/f tyre inner edge cracks in sidewall, no cords showing/ front brake discs corroded and lipped/ both outer track rod end vry slight play/ both rack ends slight play,/

Pass 23 Apr 2010 37,966 miles

n/s/f /tyre cracks in inner sidewall no cords showing time of test

Pass 20 May 2009 30,444 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2008 25,281 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 WNC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 WNC, 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 WNC registered?

BG55 WNC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 October 2005.

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