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BL55 BBL

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

166,486 mi
Last recorded166,486 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL55 BBL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2024 166,486 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Vehicle had been under sealed

Pass 30 Mar 2023 153,070 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2022 138,044 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Mar 2021 122,707 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 114,372 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 103,516 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 89,150 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 70,569 miles

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber alloy mount slightly corroded

Fail 15 Mar 2017 70,569 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper shock absorber alloy mount slightly corroded

Pass 16 Sep 2015 53,637 miles

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fuel filter corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2015 53,636 miles

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

Engine and underside covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fuel filter corroded

Pass 12 Jun 2014 49,635 miles
Pass 3 May 2013 46,429 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2013 46,349 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2012 43,022 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 37,828 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 33,069 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 33,017 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2008 26,299 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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BL55 BBL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 BL55 BBL, 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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BL55 BBL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 September 2005.

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