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BG55 WNH

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

198,818 mi
Last recorded198,818 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2016 198,818 miles

Nearside Front steering rack arm slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded & fluctuating

Fail 21 Nov 2016 198,818 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front steering rack arm slight play

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs corroded & fluctuating

Pass 4 Nov 2015 181,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brake discs are corroded

front exhaust pipe blowing at flexi section

slight play at n/s steering arm

Fail 4 Nov 2015 181,150 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

front brake discs are corroded

front exhaust pipe blowing at flexi section

slight play at n/s steering arm

Pass 21 Nov 2014 165,697 miles

both rear tyres on 2mm

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn just above 3mm

o/s/f tyre tread depth on 3mm (limit is 1.6mm)

o/s/r brake pads worn

slight play in n/s steering arm

Pass 4 Nov 2013 151,724 miles

windscreen chipped

o/s/r and n/s/r tyres worn to 3mm

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f steering arm has slight movement

Pass 22 Nov 2012 139,406 miles

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

offside front jacking pad missing

Fail 14 Nov 2012 139,305 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

nearside front steering rack arm has slight play

offside front jacking pad missing

offside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2011 133,592 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

sills covered

Pass 16 Nov 2011 133,592 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

sills covered

Pass 17 Nov 2010 129,311 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 123,916 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 111,417 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BG55 WNH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 WNH, 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 WNH registered?

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

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