MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
107,633 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both front link arms (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front link arm rubbers deteriated
Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt link arm (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)
oil leak
advise near side rear tyre cracking in tread
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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BD05 FHM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.
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 FHM, 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 FHM registered?
BD05 FHM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2005.
Is BD05 FHM safe to buy?
The MOT history for BD05 FHM shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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