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119 BNK

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

52,614 mi
Last recorded52,614 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration119 BNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 52,614 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 50,858 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2024 49,147 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 46,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2021 44,700 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wear (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2020 43,157 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

sill covers fitted

Pass 13 Mar 2019 41,143 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 38,933 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 38,933 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2017 36,426 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2016 33,762 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 33,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Mar 2015 31,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Mar 2015 31,688 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Mar 2014 29,382 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 27,600 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 27,600 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Mar 2012 25,529 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 22,090 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 19,248 miles

sill covers fitted

top engine cover fitted

Pass 16 Mar 2009 15,748 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)

sill covers fitted.

Pass 13 Mar 2008 12,891 miles

sill over covers fitted

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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119 BNK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 119 BNK, 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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119 BNK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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