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BJ54 BXC

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

92,601 mi
Last recorded92,601 miles
Recorded on17 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 BXC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 May 2018 92,601 miles

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 14 May 2018 92,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 May 2017 85,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 19 May 2017 85,053 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,850 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 71,629 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 65,954 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 65,964 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak

slight bind on rear nearside brake

Pass 22 Apr 2013 61,938 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2013 61,934 miles

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

Oil leak

front under bumper panel damaged

Pass 26 Apr 2012 56,786 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2012 56,774 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 27 Apr 2011 50,756 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,756 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

o/s/r tyre slight wear on inner edge

Pass 9 Apr 2010 41,753 miles

Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

noise coming from neraside headlamp

Pass 24 Apr 2009 32,332 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 22,200 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2008 22,199 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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 BXC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BXC, 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 BXC registered?

BJ54 BXC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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