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BV55 XWD

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

95,920 mi
Last recorded95,920 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 95,920 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2016 91,748 miles

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

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

SLIGHT PLAY IN OFFSIDE STEERING RACK INNER JOINT

Pass 2 Feb 2015 87,971 miles

offside front ball joint has slight play

Pass 29 Jan 2014 82,301 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 76,298 miles

n/s front tyre outerside wall damaged

sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2012 71,248 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 71,246 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2011 57,789 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2009 41,189 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2009 41,189 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 26,115 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 XWD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 XWD, 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 XWD registered?

BV55 XWD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is BV55 XWD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BV55 XWD shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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