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BK55 ULR

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,771 mi
Last recorded149,771 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2016 149,771 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 138,095 miles

both sides front steering arm has slight play, o/s front and rear tyres worn close to legal limit, n/s/r tyre inner edge slightly worn

Pass 13 Jan 2014 128,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside rear tyre inner edge low.Both front steering rack inner joints slight play.Nearside front tyre inner and outer edge low.Offside front tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 13 Jan 2014 128,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside rear tyre inner edge low.Both front steering rack inner joints slight play.Nearside front tyre inner and outer edge low.Offside front tyre worn close to limit.

Fail 12 Jan 2013 116,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in front inner steering rack joints. discs slight wear. n/s/f tyre worn inner edge. Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Pass 12 Jan 2013 116,998 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in front inner steering rack joints. discs slight wear. n/s/f tyre worn inner edge. Handbrake has little reserve travel.

Pass 11 Jan 2012 104,899 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 11 Mar 2011 95,576 miles

front and rear brake discs in poor conditon

front brake pad wear low

gearbox noisey

Pass 11 Mar 2010 86,962 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 76,028 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 72,419 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Sep 2008 72,418 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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 ULR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 ULR, 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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BK55 ULR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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