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BT55 BRF

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,900 mi
Last recorded145,900 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 BRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2015 145,900 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 133,285 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2014 133,284 miles

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

Pass 22 Nov 2013 120,756 miles

wipers worn/smearing.noise from both front wheels when rotated.

Fail 22 Nov 2013 120,751 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

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

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

wipers worn/smearing.noise from both front wheels when rotated.

Pass 20 Nov 2012 105,638 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 87,441 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 76,588 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 76,588 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 27 May 2009 57,709 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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BT55 BRF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BT55 BRF, 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 BT55 BRF registered?

BT55 BRF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 December 2005.

Is BT55 BRF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 BRF shows 10 tests with a 70% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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