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BL54 WHX

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

166,851 mi
Last recorded166,851 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 WHX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 166,851 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt gator damaged (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 156,712 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2014 141,420 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 129,667 miles

'C' clip missing at nearside front brake hose, recommend replace

Front reg plate de-laminating

Nearside front anti roll bar link top gaiter clip insecure

Nearside front outer brake pad wearing low

Nearside steering gaiter/clip sweating

Offside rear outer brake pad wearing low

Poor definition- nearside headlight beam pattern

Unable to readily view all brakes for wear etc

Pass 14 Feb 2012 112,940 miles

both front tyres slight wear inner edges

slight cracking in tread on rear tyres

Pass 11 Feb 2011 103,253 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2010 92,797 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2010 92,797 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2009 81,084 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 67,924 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 WHX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BL54 WHX, 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 WHX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 January 2005.

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