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BC05 OVB

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

79,528 mi
Last recorded79,528 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC05 OVB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2020 79,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 79,528 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 76,013 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

nearside front tyre outersidewall is slightly damaged

oil leak

Fail 19 Aug 2019 76,013 miles

Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both nearside and offside front headlamps are cloudy (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working outer (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both nearside and offside (5.2.3 (e))

nearside front tyre outersidewall is slightly damaged

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2018 70,131 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear hand brake high

Pass 26 Jul 2017 65,070 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged but no leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake high (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Jul 2017 65,070 miles

Central Front exhaust flexi pipe damaged but no leak

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel hand brake high (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 61,551 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2016 61,551 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick uneven wear (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Aug 2015 58,455 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2014 55,555 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2014 55,555 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

offside front headlamp aim not tested due to the bulb not working

Pass 27 Aug 2013 51,218 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2012 47,479 miles

Oil leak

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front no plate cracked

Pass 2 Sep 2011 44,639 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2010 40,185 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 34,967 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,157 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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BC05 OVB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BC05 OVB, 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 BC05 OVB registered?

BC05 OVB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

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