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BV55 FYY

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

54,024 mi
Last recorded54,024 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 FYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2025 54,024 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2024 52,976 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2023 51,898 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2022 50,746 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2021 48,549 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2021 48,542 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 18 Aug 2020 48,230 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2020 48,230 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 47,079 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2018 45,496 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 44,166 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 43,092 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 41,889 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 36,274 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 29,528 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 28,192 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 26,541 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 23,477 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2009 21,002 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 16,963 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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BV55 FYY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BV55 FYY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV55 FYY registered?

BV55 FYY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 November 2005.

Is BV55 FYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 FYY shows 20 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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