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BN55 LVF

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

134,575 mi
Last recorded134,575 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2020 134,575 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 130,599 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2018 125,717 miles

off side front roll bar link worn

Pass 11 Sep 2017 120,505 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 8 Sep 2017 120,602 miles

Emissions not tested major exhaust leak (7.4.B.1)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Sep 2016 115,564 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2015 108,227 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 102,582 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 96,095 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2012 89,903 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 83,015 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 29 Sep 2010 75,725 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2010 75,725 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2009 63,462 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 49,297 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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BN55 LVF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 BN55 LVF, 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 BN55 LVF registered?

BN55 LVF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BN55 LVF safe to buy?

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