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BN55 LVV

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

106,224 mi
Last recorded106,224 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2017 106,224 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 106,176 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 91,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Sep 2016 91,658 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 15 Dec 2015 84,157 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2015 84,157 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 70,651 miles

child seat n/s/r,unable to fully check seatbelt

n/s/f brake pads worn low

n/s/f tyre worn low on edges

o/s/f flexible hose ferrule corroded

o/s/r brake binding slightly caliper dust sheild split

o/s/r brake pads wearing low

rear tyres wearing low and cracking

slight play in o/s steering

Pass 18 Dec 2013 57,031 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2013 57,031 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-lock braking system wiring damaged but not excessively (3.4.3)

Pass 29 Nov 2012 42,588 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2011 29,624 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2011 29,232 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2010 22,845 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 18,212 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 14,475 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 LVV 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 73.3%.

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 LVV, 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

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What year was BN55 LVV registered?

BN55 LVV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2005.

Is BN55 LVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 LVV shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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