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BJ55 XHM

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

101,349 mi
Last recorded101,349 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ55 XHM
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2017 101,349 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust centre box corroded and outer skin holed ,also blowing slightly

exhaust front flexi deteriorated and slight blow

Fail 7 Jul 2017 101,349 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust centre box corroded and outer skin holed ,also blowing slightly

exhaust front flexi deteriorated and slight blow

Pass 7 Jul 2016 95,375 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 6 Jul 2016 95,375 miles

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center box (7.1.2)

o/s/r tyre is slightly worn on inner edge

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2015 91,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 28 Mar 2014 88,284 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 83,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,629 miles

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

both front tyres have slight wear on outer edges

Pass 10 Nov 2011 64,414 miles

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

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

both rear brake discs slightly scorn

Pass 9 Nov 2010 49,667 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 37,948 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2008 31,302 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,302 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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BJ55 XHM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 78,788 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 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ55 XHM, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ55 XHM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 10 October 2005.

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