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BEZ 6717

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

158,423 mi
Last recorded158,423 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBEZ 6717
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2018 158,423 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 158,423 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2017 145,958 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 145,663 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 135,067 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2016 134,882 miles

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 7 Aug 2015 124,625 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 113,029 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 May 2013 105,425 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 17 May 2012 92,584 miles

cannot inspect any rear seat belts due to child seats

Fail 16 May 2012 92,580 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

cannot inspect any rear seat belts due to child seats

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 16 May 2011 82,090 miles

unable to fully inspect n/s/rseat belt due to child seat

Pass 13 May 2010 70,439 miles
Pass 11 May 2009 56,973 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 45,367 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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BEZ 6717 is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 BEZ 6717, 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 BEZ 6717 registered?

BEZ 6717 is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 February 2005.

Is BEZ 6717 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BEZ 6717 shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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