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B18 SGC

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,425 mi
Last recorded132,425 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB18 SGC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 132,425 miles
Pass 14 May 2015 126,618 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 115,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2013 106,600 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 106,585 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2012 105,596 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 105,596 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 93,034 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 93,034 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2009 77,855 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 73,116 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 73,116 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 52,927 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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B18 SGC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B18 SGC, 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 B18 SGC registered?

B18 SGC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is B18 SGC safe to buy?

The MOT history for B18 SGC shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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