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BV55 JXK

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

120,067 mi
Last recorded120,067 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 JXK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2017 120,067 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2017 120,046 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 9 Jan 2016 118,744 miles

engine covers / under trays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2016 118,744 miles

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

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

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

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

engine covers / under trays fitted

Pass 5 Jan 2015 114,194 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2013 111,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 30 Dec 2013 111,077 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 14 Sep 2012 93,401 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2012 93,401 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2011 75,165 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 55,980 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 43,911 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 31,391 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 JXK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 BV55 JXK, 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 BV55 JXK registered?

BV55 JXK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is BV55 JXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 JXK shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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