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BL54 WHU

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

100,419 mi
Last recorded100,419 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WHU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2016 100,419 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

front reg plate crack

temp fuel cap fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2016 100,398 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both split (8.2.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced o/s and n/s (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured o/s and n/s (1.4.A.2f)

front reg plate crack

temp fuel cap fitted

Pass 26 May 2015 95,283 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate crack

Fail 26 May 2015 95,283 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front number plate crack

Pass 21 May 2014 90,696 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

Fail 21 May 2014 90,696 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 85,480 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 72,898 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

exhaust front flexi section slightly damaged

o/s/r brake disc slightly scored

slight damp on o/s/r brake hose at caliper

Pass 30 Jun 2011 67,818 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2011 67,818 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

dashboard warning lamps indicate faults that do not exist

Pass 8 Jun 2010 50,782 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2010 48,179 miles

Long travel on handbrake.

Nearside front tyre wearing low on edges.

Slight damege to front number plate.

Pass 24 Jan 2009 37,191 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2008 24,948 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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BL54 WHU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BL54 WHU, 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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BL54 WHU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 February 2005.

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