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BK55 JNZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2021
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

148,909 mi
Last recorded148,909 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 JNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2021 148,909 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2019 131,770 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2018 123,813 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 113,258 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 84,061 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 84,061 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 77,515 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2012 77,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Jun 2011 68,741 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2011 68,741 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2010 56,664 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 56,664 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 Jul 2009 41,752 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 25,395 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 25,395 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 JNZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 JNZ, 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 JNZ registered?

BK55 JNZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 September 2005.

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