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BT55 UWK

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

150,779 mi
Last recorded150,779 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT55 UWK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2024 150,779 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2023 148,224 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 143,884 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2022 143,884 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 139,777 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2020 133,436 miles

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2019 127,117 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 117,552 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2017 107,697 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 98,327 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 87,200 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 81,409 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2014 81,406 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 71,595 miles

o/s/r tyre tread perishing

Fail 28 Nov 2013 71,595 miles

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

o/s/r tyre tread perishing

Pass 13 Nov 2012 62,753 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 62,753 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 52,216 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 41,859 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 33,469 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 22,880 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 UWK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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

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