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BC05 OZR

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Apr 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

123,841 mi
Last recorded123,841 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2026 123,841 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2025 116,998 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2024 112,364 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2023 107,922 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2023 107,915 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2022 104,065 miles

rear suspension and mounting areas rusting

Pass 4 Mar 2021 100,365 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Joint (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2020 96,380 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2019 91,600 miles

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2018 99,806 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 84,124 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2015 80,973 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2014 77,239 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2014 77,239 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jun 2013 69,666 miles

OFF SIDE FRONT DOOR MIRROR GLASS DETERIATED,

Pass 24 Apr 2012 60,386 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 56,312 miles

all tyres wearing inner edges

parking brake reserve travel on upper limit borderline pass

Pass 22 Apr 2010 43,265 miles

All tyres worn on inner edges, offside rear, borderline pass

Pass 17 Apr 2009 31,249 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 21,650 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 OZR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BC05 OZR, 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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BC05 OZR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 June 2005.

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