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BN55 LVG

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

44,320 mi
Last recorded44,320 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LVG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2013 44,320 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 39,465 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 39,465 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 36,434 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2010 32,783 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2009 27,945 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 27,874 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 26,891 miles

rear brake pads starting to wear thin

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 LVG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LVG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BN55 LVG?

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What year was BN55 LVG registered?

BN55 LVG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 December 2005.

Is BN55 LVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 LVG shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BN55 LVG have outstanding finance?

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