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BD05 ZYX

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jun 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

104,976 mi
Last recorded104,976 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 104,976 miles

General corrosion

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 103,453 miles

General corrosion

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2022 100,375 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 86,188 miles

General corrosion

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2020 83,395 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Jun 2019 80,101 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 75,740 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 71,082 miles

Advise o,s rear wheel has slight bind.

Advise play in both rear axle upper suspension bushes.

Advise play in n,s front link rod.

Pass 15 Jun 2016 67,349 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2015 61,266 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

o/s/f tyre splitting on inner side wall

Pass 12 Jun 2014 56,220 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 50,410 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2013 50,403 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 46,130 miles

REAR TYRES CRACKING

Fail 18 Jun 2012 46,130 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

REAR TYRES CRACKING

Pass 21 Jun 2011 41,028 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2010 36,026 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 30,709 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 24,026 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 ZYX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 ZYX, 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 ZYX registered?

BD05 ZYX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

Is BD05 ZYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 ZYX shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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