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BF05 MZD

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

164,005 mi
Last recorded164,005 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MZD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2021 164,005 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 151,373 miles

2x rear antiroll bar d bushes have slight play

Pass 19 Mar 2019 149,019 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 Mar 2019 149,018 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2018 134,656 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 134,654 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect headlight lens (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 120,078 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2016 108,062 miles

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

Fail 5 Mar 2016 108,061 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2015 97,135 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015 96,909 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 3 Mar 2014 86,576 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 86,576 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 86,470 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 76,643 miles

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 22 Feb 2012 68,542 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2011 58,971 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 54,819 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 52,247 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2008 46,961 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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BF05 MZD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MZD, 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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BF05 MZD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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