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BV55 JDJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

103,362 mi
Last recorded103,362 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 JDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 103,362 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 103,362 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2016 101,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 101,205 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 11 Nov 2015 94,738 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin SUSPECT N/S FRONT INNER (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH FRONT (2.7.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play BOTH FRONT RACKENDS (2.2.B.1g)

Fail 9 Nov 2015 94,674 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Fuel system component leaking FILTER (7.2.3)

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin SUSPECT N/S FRONT INNER (3.5.1g)

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

Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing BOTH FRONT (2.7.2a)

Steering pivot point has slight play BOTH FRONT RACKENDS (2.2.B.1g)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened REAR WORN (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Nov 2014 87,448 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

o/s front tyre been fouled at some point no cords exposed

Pass 27 Nov 2013 78,894 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s front tyre inner side wall been fouled at some time no cords exposed

Pass 27 Dec 2012 70,577 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

o/s front tyre slightly fouled on inner edge

Pass 30 Nov 2011 61,833 miles

Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2010 53,016 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2009 42,680 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

slight play in both rack knuckle joints

Pass 1 Sep 2008 30,859 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 JDJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 JDJ, 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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BV55 JDJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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