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BD05 FHO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Apr 2026
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

100,740 mi
Last recorded100,740 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 FHO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2025 100,740 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2024 93,305 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front. (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2023 88,410 miles
Fail 12 May 2023 88,400 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 20 Apr 2022 88,390 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2022 88,386 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2019 88,139 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 May 2018 87,911 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit just legal worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Oil leak engine area ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 May 2017 87,426 miles

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

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

Fail 15 May 2017 87,426 miles

Nearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 13 May 2016 86,987 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 86,564 miles
Fail 14 May 2015 86,564 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 May 2014 84,989 miles
Fail 9 May 2014 84,989 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Jun 2013 77,428 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 6 Jun 2012 69,509 miles

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

Play in both rear upper arms

Pass 19 May 2011 61,011 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 53,111 miles

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

slight play in both rear upper suspension arms

Pass 4 Jun 2009 45,120 miles

Both front tyres are worn on outter edges slightly

Pass 6 Jun 2008 37,146 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,717 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 FHO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 FHO, 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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BD05 FHO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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