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BD05 ZZO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

141,747 mi
Last recorded141,747 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZZO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 141,747 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2016 133,297 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2016 133,297 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 125,132 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2014 115,773 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 108,083 miles

Coolant leak

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

Fail 21 Oct 2013 108,081 miles

Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Coolant leak

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

Fail 21 Dec 2012 103,080 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 103,080 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 85,779 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 69,502 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 55,788 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2009 55,730 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2009 49,831 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2008 42,943 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 42,943 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 ZZO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZO, 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 ZZO registered?

BD05 ZZO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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