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BJ55 KKA

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

67,396 mi
Last recorded67,396 miles
Recorded on18 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 KKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 May 2016 67,396 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 67,396 miles

Front Headlamp not working on main beam doesnt stay on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front slight bind n/s front

Pass 29 Sep 2012 65,236 miles

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

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 3 Oct 2011 57,151 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2011 56,746 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2010 51,091 miles

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 51,091 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 41,978 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2008 31,303 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 22 Sep 2008 31,303 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 KKA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 KKA, 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 BJ55 KKA registered?

BJ55 KKA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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