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BG55 WNF

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

108,326 mi
Last recorded108,326 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WNF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2016 108,326 miles

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on edges

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust heat sheild loose and rattling

Pass 22 Dec 2014 92,674 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 79,421 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 79,303 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode on inside faces

Front wipers sightly smearing screen

N/S/R tyre perished

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 79,303 miles

Both front brake discs starting to corrode on inside faces

Front wipers sightly smearing screen

N/S/R tyre perished

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Sep 2012 75,906 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 73,789 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2011 73,789 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 70,844 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 70,843 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 65,557 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 60,017 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 WNF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 WNF, 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 WNF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 December 2005.

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