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BN55 UNZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Dec 2018
Tests19 (10 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate52.6%

Mileage

188,627 mi
Last recorded188,627 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2017 188,627 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2017 187,476 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing outer joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

o/s/r tyre out of shape on the inner edge

Pass 23 Dec 2016 152,271 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2016 152,271 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Nov 2015 114,790 miles

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management light on

Fail 25 Nov 2015 114,783 miles

Fuel system component leaking injectors (7.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Front Inner Ball joint has slight play both (2.2.B.1f)

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

engine management light on

Fail 22 Nov 2014 107,126 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2014 107,126 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Dec 2013 98,665 miles

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

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

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

Rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Fail 3 Dec 2013 98,665 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Rear tyres stepping on inner edges

Pass 1 Dec 2012 90,629 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 90,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Dec 2011 81,692 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

o/s/r tyre perrishing

Fail 26 Nov 2010 71,861 miles

Nearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Nov 2010 71,861 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2009 60,566 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2009 60,563 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

wipers not self parking in correct place

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,465 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 42,465 miles

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BN55 UNZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 UNZ, 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 UNZ registered?

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

Is BN55 UNZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN55 UNZ shows 19 tests with a 52.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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