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BN55 UNP

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

146,854 mi
Last recorded146,854 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UNP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2020 146,854 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 143,770 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 139,387 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 134,693 miles

Nearside Rear starting to perish

Pass 31 Aug 2016 130,360 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Sep 2015 124,524 miles

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)

nearside front top strut mounting starting to seize

Fail 4 Sep 2014 112,970 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 112,970 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 103,683 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 90,306 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 75,403 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 70,235 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 70,218 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2010 49,274 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 17,699 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 UNP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 UNP, 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 UNP registered?

BN55 UNP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2005.

Is BN55 UNP safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 UNP shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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