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BN55 UNJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Sep 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

99,470 mi
Last recorded99,470 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2019 99,470 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 99,459 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn edges

Offside Front tyre worn edges

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 97,275 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2018 97,275 miles

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Sep 2017 97,176 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2016 95,924 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2016 95,924 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Aug 2015 88,311 miles

chils seat fitted

oil leak

rear pads wearing thin

Pass 3 Sep 2014 79,559 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 72,923 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear tyres have cracks in tread

Pass 1 Oct 2012 63,790 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 53,313 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 41,201 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 28,441 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 14,435 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 UNJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 UNJ, 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 UNJ registered?

BN55 UNJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 September 2005.

Is BN55 UNJ safe to buy?

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