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BG55 WNL

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2025
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

165,765 mi
Last recorded165,765 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG55 WNL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2024 165,765 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2024 165,765 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 154,841 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 154,841 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure n/s/f o/s/f inner wall 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Dec 2021 142,793 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2020 136,359 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 136,359 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer wall damaged 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 129,293 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2019 129,293 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2018 108,943 miles

Nearside 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 11 Jan 2018 87,457 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2017 72,167 miles

Nearside Front 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 27 Oct 2015 61,241 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2015 61,236 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2014 57,403 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 54,514 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2012 51,746 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 49,458 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 45,757 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2009 38,498 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 17 Oct 2009 38,498 miles

some test items hidden by covers and components

Pass 6 Nov 2008 29,086 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 WNL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc 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 WNL, 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 WNL registered?

BG55 WNL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 November 2005.

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