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BF05 MYP

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

104,295 mi
Last recorded104,295 miles
Recorded on19 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jun 2018 104,295 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2018 104,295 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Mar 2017

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

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

Offside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

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

Pass 25 Feb 2016 86,152 miles

Offside shock absorber casing corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2015 79,627 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 12 Mar 2015 79,627 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 22 Mar 2014 73,282 miles

both rear shock upper mounts fractured

Fail 20 Mar 2014 73,282 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

both rear shock upper mounts fractured

Pass 5 Mar 2013 65,054 miles

nearside front suspension strut casing corroded

offside front suspension strut casing corroded

Fail 5 Mar 2013 65,054 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front suspension strut casing corroded

offside front suspension strut casing corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2012 54,844 miles

off side rear disc in poor condition

Pass 7 Jun 2011 50,888 miles

brake fluid low in resevoir

n/s/r brake pads excessively low

Fail 3 Jun 2011 50,783 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

brake fluid low in resevoir

n/s/r brake pads excessively low

Pass 5 Jun 2010 43,477 miles

offside rear tyre getting low

rear pads getting low

Pass 11 Jun 2009 33,258 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 22,737 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BF05 MYP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BF05 MYP, 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 BF05 MYP registered?

BF05 MYP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 May 2005.

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