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BJ55 XHH

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

126,048 mi
Last recorded126,048 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XHH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 126,048 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Mar 2025 123,099 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 121,524 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2024 121,516 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Mar 2023 118,149 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2022 116,393 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both sides (5.3.2 (b))

reserve travel on hand brake requires small attention

side skirts fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 13 Nov 2020 115,729 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

hand brake travel slight excessive travel

side sills fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 12 Nov 2019 113,446 miles

both front tyres wearing

hand brake reserve travel slightly high

rear exhaust heat shield deteriorating

side sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 6 Nov 2018 111,149 miles

plastic outer sills and under covers fitted making inspection difficult

slight brake bind n/s/r

Pass 14 Nov 2017 106,970 miles

Both headlight lenses slightly hazy

rear exhaust shield completely detatched

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Nov 2017 106,968 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (5.4.2)

sill covers fitted

Both headlight lenses slightly hazy

rear exhaust shield completely detatched

Pass 18 Nov 2016 103,526 miles

intermittent air bag light

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 100,063 miles

Rear Brake pads wearing down

sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2014 94,627 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 88,558 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 84,050 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 84,050 miles
Pass 3 May 2012 81,937 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 79,306 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,669 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2010 75,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 63,012 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2008 58,146 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 XHH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 XHH, 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 XHH registered?

BJ55 XHH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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