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BN55 UNS

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

139,372 mi
Last recorded139,372 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UNS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 139,372 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 124,666 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 99,524 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 99,522 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 22 Oct 2015 90,053 miles

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

play in rack ends

Fail 22 Oct 2015 90,053 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

play in rack ends

Pass 1 Nov 2014 84,825 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2013 77,605 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 71,324 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 63,780 miles

N/S rack-end has slight play.

Pass 25 Oct 2010 55,971 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2009 48,081 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 37,063 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 UNS is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 UNS, 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 UNS registered?

BN55 UNS is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is BN55 UNS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 UNS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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