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BK55 JMV

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

125,353 mi
Last recorded125,353 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2018 125,353 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 109,769 miles

Shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Zero emissions recorded

Fail 4 Oct 2017 109,769 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Shields and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection

Zero emissions recorded

Pass 8 Nov 2016 101,170 miles

rear disk faces corroded

Fail 8 Nov 2016 101,168 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt also has play in ball joint (2.4.G.2)

rear disk faces corroded

Pass 7 Dec 2015 96,267 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside mirror missing

Nearside play in steering rack

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside slight play in steering rack

engine management light on

Fail 7 Dec 2015 96,267 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside mirror missing

Nearside play in steering rack

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit below 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside slight play in steering rack

engine management light on

Pass 12 Dec 2014 91,181 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 9 Dec 2013 86,048 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 11 Dec 2012 80,042 miles

Tyres - NSF, OSF & OSR Very Cl;ose To Tread Depth Limit

Pass 16 Dec 2011 71,368 miles

All 4 Brake Discs Corroded & Worn

Fail 16 Dec 2011 71,364 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

All 4 Brake Discs Corroded & Worn

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

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 61,137 miles

screen chipped

Pass 21 Aug 2009 55,695 miles

n/s/f tyre sidewall damage + low tread on edge

number plate flags do not conform

removed 'sat-nav' bracket from windscreen

Pass 1 Sep 2008 49,138 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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BK55 JMV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 JMV, 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 JMV registered?

BK55 JMV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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