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BJ55 XHD

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

206,441 mi
Last recorded206,441 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XHD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2021 206,441 miles

Nearside Front 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 12 Feb 2020 184,935 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 174,409 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 13 Nov 2018 170,587 miles

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight bind on rear brakes

Fail 13 Nov 2018 170,571 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 16 Nov 2017 155,502 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

park brake borderline

slight bind on osr brake

Fail 16 Nov 2017 155,502 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

park brake borderline

slight bind on osr brake

Pass 9 Aug 2016 137,902 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cut on inner sidewall but no cords showing.

Pass 11 Aug 2015 126,771 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Aug 2014 114,117 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2014 114,117 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 103,433 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front tyre damaged on outer wall

offside rear tyre showing uneven wear on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2012 90,428 miles

CRACK IN CENTRE OF SCREEN / JUST WITHIN LIMITS OF 40mm / STARTING TO SPIDER ADVISE TO REPAIR

SIGNS OF DAMPNESS ON UNDERSIDE TRAY

Fail 13 Aug 2012 90,428 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

ADVISE TO REPLACE OFFSIDE ANTI ROLL BAR LINK ARM (STEEL)

CRACK IN CENTRE OF SCREEN / JUST WITHIN LIMITS OF 40mm / STARTING TO SPIDER ADVISE TO REPAIR

SIGNS OF DAMPNESS ON UNDERSIDE TRAY

Pass 24 Aug 2011 78,588 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2010 69,697 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 6 Sep 2010 69,697 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 61,382 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 61,355 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BJ55 XHD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 XHD, 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 XHD registered?

BJ55 XHD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 October 2005.

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