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BV55 USG

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

137,191 mi
Last recorded137,191 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV55 USG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2018 137,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Feb 2017 125,759 miles

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 125,755 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 112,252 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 95,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Radius arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Oct 2013 81,083 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 63,653 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2011 49,663 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 30,220 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 22,925 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2008 14,717 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Nov 2008 14,717 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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 USG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 USG, 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 USG registered?

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

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