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BK55 ULX

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

141,379 mi
Last recorded141,379 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK55 ULX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2017 141,379 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 135,156 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2015 123,544 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 118,606 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2014 96,031 miles

Eml light on

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust flexi pipe mesh deteriorating

front reg deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn too 2mm

offside front tyre worn too 1.8mm

offside front wiper deteriorating

Fail 19 Feb 2014 96,031 miles

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust flexi pipe mesh deteriorating

front reg deteriorating

nearside front tyre worn too 2mm

offside front tyre worn too 1.8mm

offside front wiper deteriorating

Pass 13 Mar 2013 62,549 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 56,725 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 48,492 miles

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

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)

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 29 Jul 2011 48,487 miles

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

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

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)

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 27 Jul 2010 36,055 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2008 22,421 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BK55 ULX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ULX, 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 ULX registered?

BK55 ULX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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