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BD05 ZZS

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

165,147 mi
Last recorded165,147 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD05 ZZS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2018 165,147 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 164,275 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 160,125 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 153,427 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2014 144,696 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Oct 2013 125,694 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 121,095 miles

washers froze

Pass 17 Dec 2011 112,595 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2010 103,236 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 103,236 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)

Pass 23 Apr 2009 90,767 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 90,752 miles

Brake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)

Pass 27 May 2008 68,285 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 ZZS is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 ZZS, 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 ZZS registered?

BD05 ZZS is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

Is BD05 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD05 ZZS shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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