MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
103,831 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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
both front shocks poor condition
both headlights slightly dim
o/s/f seat belt retraction slow
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
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
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
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
exhaust flexy poor condition
front brake disc worn
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
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
offside front tyre starting to perish and wearing on outer edge
n/s door mirror glass blank
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
n/s door mirror glass blank
Non obligatory mirror damaged
o/s/r tyre wearing oninner edge
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
o/s/r tyre wearing oninner edge
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Non obligatory mirror damaged
front brake discs worn
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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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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BJ54 BXB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2005.
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