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BN55 UNV

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

73,148 mi
Last recorded73,148 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN55 UNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 73,148 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2016 72,077 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 70,996 miles

oil leak

Pass 5 Mar 2015 64,948 miles

bad oil leak

both rear tyres getting low

exhaust slightly blowing near front

Pass 4 Mar 2014 58,984 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Pass 14 Feb 2013 53,931 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2012 49,231 miles

front tyres worn

rear brake pads getting low

wet test!!!

Pass 22 Feb 2011 43,004 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2011 43,004 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 34,825 miles

brake discs worn

fuel light illuminated

nearside rear tyre out of shape

paint work damage to offside front wing

Pass 17 Mar 2009 22,572 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 UNV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 UNV, 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 UNV registered?

BN55 UNV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 September 2005.

Is BN55 UNV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 UNV shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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