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BK55 ULW

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

149,962 mi
Last recorded149,962 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ULW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Feb 2017 149,962 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2016 147,598 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2015 147,598 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)

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

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

Offside Front Obligatory mirror missing wing mirror (8.1.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light on

fuel cap missing

play in both front steering arms

Pass 4 Nov 2014 144,325 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 131,173 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 128,555 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 115,978 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 96,960 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Oct 2010 96,960 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 79,032 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 69,080 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2008 69,080 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 68,359 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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 ULW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 ULW, 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 ULW registered?

BK55 ULW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 September 2005.

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The MOT history for BK55 ULW shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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