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BJ55 VGE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2790cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2018
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

180,072 mi
Last recorded180,072 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 VGE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,790cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2017 180,072 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2017 180,072 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 12 Dec 2015 167,687 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2015 167,687 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2014 149,759 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 149,759 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 Aug 2013 134,686 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2009 130,230 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2009 130,230 miles

Centre Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

front no plate slightly delaminated

Pass 23 Dec 2008 119,969 miles

front no plate slightly delaminated

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 VGE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,790cc 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 VGE, 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 VGE registered?

BJ55 VGE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2005.

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