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BN55 LWK

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

110,239 mi
Last recorded110,239 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 LWK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2023 110,239 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 11 Jun 2022 105,256 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2021 100,448 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2020 95,890 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2019 91,491 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2018 86,512 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 81,522 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2017 81,522 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 18 Jan 2017 80,162 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2017 80,162 miles

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

Nearside Rear front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 75,957 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,146 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 65,499 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 57,266 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 57,266 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 46,987 miles

front brake pads wearing thin

Pass 15 Oct 2010 39,734 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

Pass 20 Oct 2009 36,936 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2008 27,543 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 LWK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LWK, 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 LWK registered?

BN55 LWK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is BN55 LWK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 LWK shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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