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BT55 BSU

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2025
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

96,809 mi
Last recorded96,809 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 BSU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2024 96,809 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2023 92,481 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 89,171 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2020 86,412 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2019 82,091 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2019 82,091 miles

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 15 May 2018 80,529 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 79,993 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2016 77,849 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 75,186 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 72,829 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2014 72,829 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a tyre fitted to a non-steerable driven axle is of a different type of structure from that fitted to another non-steerable driven axle (4.1.A.2d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2013 71,365 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 69,653 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 67,479 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 57,714 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 49,078 miles

advise both rear tyres uneven wear advise front wiper blades starting to smear

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 BSU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 BT55 BSU, 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 BSU registered?

BT55 BSU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 December 2005.

Is BT55 BSU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT55 BSU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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