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BJ55 NFM

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

169,402 mi
Last recorded169,402 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2022 169,402 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2021 164,035 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive offside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2020 159,554 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 16 Dec 2020 159,553 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2019 155,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2019 155,031 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Sep 2018 142,419 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp washers inoperative

Fail 11 Sep 2018 142,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

headlamp washers inoperative

n/s/r tyre is in poor condition and needs replacement

Pass 12 Sep 2017 130,775 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Sep 2017 130,775 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 117,294 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

Fail 31 Aug 2016 117,294 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front brake discs worn

front brake pads wearing thin

rear brake discs worn

Pass 14 Sep 2015 100,549 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Sep 2015 100,394 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2014 81,709 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 81,709 miles

Nearside Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 65,175 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2013 65,175 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Jun 2013 64,733 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted to o/s rear seat

Pass 20 Jun 2012 56,285 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 23 Jun 2011 50,934 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 42,168 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 34,226 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 NFM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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

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