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BJ55 FRL

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

106,234 mi
Last recorded106,234 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 FRL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2023 106,234 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Fail 19 Jan 2023 106,234 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 8 Dec 2021 102,245 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2020 93,367 miles

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

Fail 3 Dec 2020 93,367 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 88,946 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Mar 2018 116,664 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2017 75,329 miles

Rear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 82,268 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2015 59,826 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 14 Apr 2014 57,347 miles

both rear shockabsorbers weak

n/s/r tyre on legal limit 1.6mm and wearing very unevenly replace ASAP

o/s/r tyre wearing very unevenly and 2mm

Pass 15 Apr 2013 46,951 miles

both front and rear brake discs corroded

both rear shock-absorbers weak

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2013 46,883 miles

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

both front and rear brake discs corroded

both rear shock-absorbers weak

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges

Pass 26 Mar 2012 41,138 miles

both front tyres wearing on inner and outer edges

both rear tyres wearing unevenly on inner edges. possible cause rear shockabsorbers becoming slightly worn

Pass 4 Mar 2011 35,280 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 29,515 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 24,177 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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BJ55 FRL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BJ55 FRL, 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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BJ55 FRL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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