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BD05 FHN

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

169,054 mi
Last recorded169,054 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FHN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2016 169,054 miles

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

Offside Rear and n/s/f

covers fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2015 163,428 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2014 155,999 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 155,994 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Jun 2013 143,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

passenger door mirror glass cracked

Fail 26 Jun 2013 143,317 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

passenger door mirror glass cracked

Pass 25 Jun 2012 133,638 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 124,254 miles

EML Lamp on

O/S/R Tyre misshaped on inner edge ( High & low spots )

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 109,665 miles
Fail 20 May 2010 109,665 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2009 93,254 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 71,294 miles

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

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 FHN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FHN, 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 FHN registered?

BD05 FHN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 May 2005.

Is BD05 FHN safe to buy?

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