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BD05 FHG

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

80,315 mi
Last recorded80,315 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 80,315 miles

Front Registration plate has slight damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cuts on outer wall

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Stickers within swept area. Not affecting drivers view of the road

Fail 23 Oct 2017 80,315 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Front Registration plate has slight damage

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Tyre has slight cuts on outer wall

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Tyre has a slight cut on outer wall

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Stickers within swept area. Not affecting drivers view of the road

Pass 8 Nov 2016 75,683 miles

Both front tyres have slight cuts on outer walls

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Tyre has slight cuts on outer wall

Offside Front Inner Driveshaft gaiter slightly deteriorating

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Stickers in swept area near Zone 'A'. Not effecting drivers view of the road. Advise to relocate outside swept area on nearside.

Pass 10 Nov 2015 69,400 miles

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

knocking from front suspension /engine/gearbox mountings ?

Fail 10 Nov 2015 69,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed sidewall damage and inner edge wearing unevenly (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit uneven wear on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured x 2 (1.4.A.2f)

knocking from front suspension /engine/gearbox mountings ?

tyre size 225/45/17

Pass 30 Oct 2014 62,367 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2014 62,322 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 30 Oct 2013 56,796 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 51,478 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2012 51,471 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2011 47,054 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 41,383 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2009 36,780 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 28,400 miles

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

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

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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BD05 FHG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BD05 FHG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BD05 FHG registered?

BD05 FHG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2005.

Is BD05 FHG safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 FHG shows 14 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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