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BJ54 BXB

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

103,831 mi
Last recorded103,831 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 103,831 miles

exhaust poor condition

front shock poor condition

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 103,831 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

exhaust poor condition

front shock poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2018 92,957 miles

both front shocks poor condition

both headlights slightly dim

o/s/f seat belt retraction slow

Fail 4 Dec 2018 92,957 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

both front shocks poor condition

o/s/f seat belt retraction slow

Pass 24 Nov 2017 83,244 miles

all brake disc worn

both front shock outer casing heavily corroded

exhaust flexy poor condition

front brake disc slightly worn

n/s/f seat belt retraction slightly slow

Fail 24 Nov 2017 83,244 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake disc worn

both front shock outer casing heavily corroded

exhaust flexy poor condition

Pass 2 Dec 2016 74,529 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexy poor condition

front brake disc worn

Fail 2 Dec 2016 74,529 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner wall (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

exhaust flexy poor condition

front brake disc worn

Pass 4 Dec 2015 65,309 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Dec 2014 54,895 miles

offside front tyre starting to perish and wearing on outer edge

Pass 1 Oct 2013 46,348 miles

n/s door mirror glass blank

Fail 1 Oct 2013 46,346 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

n/s door mirror glass blank

Pass 2 Oct 2012 41,118 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing oninner edge

Fail 28 Sep 2012 41,099 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

o/s/r tyre wearing oninner edge

Pass 30 Sep 2011 33,773 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs worn

Fail 30 Sep 2011 33,773 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

front brake discs worn

Pass 21 May 2010 27,060 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 27,051 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2009 20,872 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 20,858 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 16,442 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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BJ54 BXB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 BJ54 BXB, 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 BJ54 BXB registered?

BJ54 BXB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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