MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
79,303 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front shock absorbers corroded
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Both front shock absorbers corroded
n/s/f tyre wearing low
n/s/f wiper slightly smearing
rear tyres wearing low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Rear Outer Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f tyre wearing low
n/s/f wiper slightly smearing
rear tyres wearing low
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front valve stems perished
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front valve stems perished
Knocking noise from front suspension area
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Slight gearbox oil leak
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Number plate slightly loose on O/S
Oil leak from O/S of engine
Oil on underside of gearbox
Some small stone chips on windscreen
Number plate slightly loose on O/S
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Oil leak from O/S of engine
Oil on underside of gearbox
Some small stone chips on windscreen
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BJ55 FRN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 BJ55 FRN, 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 FRN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 October 2005.
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