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BD05 ZZM

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2017
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

158,378 mi
Last recorded158,378 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZZM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 6 Oct 2016 158,378 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH ()

Rear exhaust rubber missing butthe rear box is adequately supported

Pass 8 Mar 2014 143,575 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

both front macpherson struts upper support bearings slightly rough

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Feb 2013 122,053 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2012 98,125 miles

all four brake discs slightly worn

Pass 18 Oct 2010 79,295 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 59,369 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 41,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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 ZZM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZZM, 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 ZZM registered?

BD05 ZZM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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