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BD05 FHL

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

163,150 mi
Last recorded163,150 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FHL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2019 163,150 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 12 Jul 2019 163,150 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 150,493 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front front wipers starting to smear but ok at moment

Pass 3 Aug 2017 142,138 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 131,492 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2015 124,204 miles

Centre lower gearbox mount rubber bush slightly deteriorated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on.

OSF tyre slightly wearing on inner edge.

Fail 10 Aug 2015 124,204 miles

Centre lower gearbox mount rubber bush slightly deteriorated.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on.

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

OSF tyre slightly wearing on inner edge.

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

Pass 2 Jul 2014 105,072 miles

n/side tyre on limit

o/side front tyre on 2m/m

Pass 11 Jun 2013 93,549 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013 93,543 miles

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Pass 25 May 2012 81,881 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2011 69,782 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 58,981 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 49,798 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 39,883 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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BD05 FHL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BD05 FHL, 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 BD05 FHL registered?

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

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