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BK55 JNN

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jan 2019
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

147,811 mi
Last recorded147,811 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 JNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2018 147,811 miles

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

eml light on

Fail 18 Nov 2017 146,800 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2016 144,537 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2016 144,527 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 6 Sep 2014 134,138 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2013 123,475 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 30 Jul 2012 114,568 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s/r and n/s/r shock absorber top alluminium mounting brackets deteriorating

rear brake discs slightly corroded and worn

slight binding on n/s/r brake

Pass 6 Aug 2011 105,540 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2010 96,040 miles

front brake pads low

Pass 8 Aug 2009 85,186 miles

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)

Pass 2 Aug 2008 75,418 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2008 75,418 miles

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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 JNN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 JNN, 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 JNN registered?

BK55 JNN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

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