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BK55 ULT

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

36,836 mi
Last recorded36,836 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ULT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Oct 2018 36,836 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

unable to check rear suspension due to condition of rear coil spring

Pass 23 Oct 2017 35,752 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 33,582 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2016 33,579 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2015 31,797 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2014 30,323 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 28,572 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 26,936 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 25,516 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 23,703 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 21,256 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 20,284 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 15,705 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 ULT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ULT, 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 ULT registered?

BK55 ULT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BK55 ULT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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