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B13 BBU

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2024
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

158,387 mi
Last recorded158,387 miles
Recorded on13 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB13 BBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Nov 2023 158,387 miles
Pass 28 May 2022 157,414 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2020 154,031 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2019 150,019 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2018 145,800 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2017 136,178 miles

Emissions to clean to register

Pass 11 Oct 2016 127,311 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 103,104 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 103,104 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 85,057 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2014 85,057 miles

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 71,147 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2012 56,671 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2011 48,734 miles

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

n/s/f tyre split on sidewall

rear tyres perished in tread area.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 39,642 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 30,357 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2008 20,955 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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B13 BBU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 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 B13 BBU, 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 B13 BBU registered?

B13 BBU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 March 2005.

Is B13 BBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for B13 BBU shows 17 tests with a 88.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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