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BJ55 XHE

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2025
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

134,782 mi
Last recorded134,782 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XHE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2024 134,782 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2023 131,693 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2022 129,821 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2021 126,849 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2020 123,145 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 118,767 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2018 113,075 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 105,132 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2016 95,825 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2016 95,825 miles

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

Pass 24 Nov 2015 84,628 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 72,576 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2013 58,881 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 49,938 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 40,746 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 39,332 miles
Pass 29 May 2010 38,219 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2009 36,777 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 XHE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 XHE, 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 XHE registered?

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

Is BJ55 XHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ55 XHE shows 18 tests with a 94.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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