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BK55 JLX

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,015 mi
Last recorded115,015 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 JLX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2018 115,015 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 105,623 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 28 Mar 2017 105,621 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 86,021 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2015 85,974 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 79,879 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2013 72,821 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Aug 2012 65,126 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Aug 2011 57,730 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 49,053 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2009 39,264 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 30,206 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Plastic covers fitted to outer sills.

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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BK55 JLX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BK55 JLX, 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 BK55 JLX registered?

BK55 JLX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

Is BK55 JLX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK55 JLX shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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