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BP55 FAB

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

145,841 mi
Last recorded145,841 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP55 FAB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 145,841 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

centre exhaust poor condition

Pass 23 Jun 2020 144,870 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 3 Nov 2015 143,256 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2015 143,185 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Oct 2014 123,853 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 112,712 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 112,712 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 100,855 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

heatshield insecure

n/s/r tyre tread low and bald on edges

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 20 Sep 2011 93,313 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

slight freying on seatbelts

Pass 6 Oct 2010 80,659 miles

10mm damage on screen in zone a

slight wear and corrosion in places on discs-pads slightly worn in places

Fail 5 Oct 2010 80,651 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

10mm damage on screen in zone a

slight wear and corrosion in places on discs-pads slightly worn in places

Pass 12 Oct 2009 67,624 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 50,616 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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BP55 FAB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP55 FAB, 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 BP55 FAB registered?

BP55 FAB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 October 2005.

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