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BN55 LVJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,921 mi
Last recorded138,921 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2019 138,921 miles

both front headlight lens starting to deteriorate

exhaust back box rubber mounting missing

Pass 4 Dec 2018 127,087 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 127,087 miles

Exhaust mounting defective back box rubber hanger missing (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both sides ()

Pass 6 Dec 2017 113,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 6 Dec 2017 113,994 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Also bald on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 18 Nov 2016 100,937 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 18 Nov 2016 100,937 miles

Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2015 89,035 miles

Engine management light on

Engine under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to limit

Fail 25 Nov 2015 89,035 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Engine management light on

Engine under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2014 74,999 miles

Slight play in both inner track rod joints

Nearside and offside rear top arm, outer joints worn

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Fail 5 Dec 2014 74,999 miles

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

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

EML on

Front pads wearing thin

Nearside and offside rear top arm, outer joints worn

Offside front seat belt slow to retract

Slight play in both inner track rod joints

Pass 19 Sep 2013 59,395 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 53,569 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2011 46,453 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear disc's have lips forming

Fail 19 Sep 2011 46,453 miles

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front and rear disc's have lips forming

Pass 3 Sep 2010 36,858 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut on side wall

Pass 16 Sep 2009 28,688 miles

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

slight play in steering rack n/s

Pass 1 Oct 2008 21,546 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BN55 LVJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 BN55 LVJ, 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 LVJ registered?

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

Is BN55 LVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 LVJ shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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