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BJ55 XHA

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

121,006 mi
Last recorded121,006 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XHA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 121,006 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2020 120,971 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Aug 2019 115,401 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2019 115,401 miles

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 108,147 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2018 108,147 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 99,523 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2017 99,523 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 23 Aug 2016 91,008 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 91,008 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 81,546 miles

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 81,546 miles

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 72,789 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 72,789 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2013 63,570 miles

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

wipers smear slightly

Pass 24 Aug 2012 54,245 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2011 46,354 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,761 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 33,872 miles

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 26,582 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 XHA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 XHA, 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 XHA registered?

BJ55 XHA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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