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BT55 UWG

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,510 mi
Last recorded137,510 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2019 137,510 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear All position lamps have a product on the lenses but not adversely affecting light output (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

o/s/r jacking point missing.

Pass 25 Jul 2018 125,483 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2018 125,483 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jul 2017 120,124 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 116,636 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 113,405 miles
Fail 11 May 2015 112,924 miles

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

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

engine management light on

rear brake pads 2to 3mm

slight wear in nearside steering rack inner ball joint

slight wear in steering rack inner ball joint

Pass 11 May 2015 112,924 miles

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

engine management light on

rear brake pads 2to 3mm

slight wear in nearside steering rack inner ball joint

slight wear in steering rack inner ball joint

Fail 14 May 2014 107,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 14 May 2014 107,640 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 98,888 miles

REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN , BOTH FRONT STEERING ARMS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Fail 23 Apr 2013 98,888 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

REAR TYRES WEARING UNEVEN , BOTH FRONT STEERING ARMS WORN , ALL ADVISES ASSESSED TO BE OK AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 10 May 2012 89,282 miles

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

both inner steering rack joints slightly worn

Fail 10 May 2012 89,281 miles

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

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

both inner steering rack joints slightly worn

Pass 4 Nov 2011 86,814 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2011 86,814 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Nov 2010 74,998 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 60,426 miles

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

offside front tyre@3mm -225/45/wr17 mich

rear brake pads @5000 miles

Pass 17 Nov 2008 45,119 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BT55 UWG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 UWG, 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 UWG registered?

BT55 UWG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 November 2005.

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