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BJ55 NFE

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

69,029 mi
Last recorded69,029 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 NFE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 69,029 miles

Exhaust System Corroded

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded Both Rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Shock Absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Trailing Arms, Both Rears (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2025 68,732 miles

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both Fronts (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Both Rear Shock Absorbers (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both Sides, Near Trailing Arms (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 68,548 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From Body To Flexible Hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Rears Corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2023 68,098 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2023 68,098 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Hub Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 67,844 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2021 67,501 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 67,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 66,016 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 64,201 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking tread face replace asap

Pass 31 Jul 2017 62,249 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 56,464 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,092 miles

N/S/R Tyre starting to perish.

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

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

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

Pass 12 Nov 2013 47,680 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 41,851 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2011 37,320 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 31,036 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2009 25,437 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 20,442 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 NFE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 NFE, 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 NFE registered?

BJ55 NFE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 November 2005.

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