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BF05 MZL

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Nov 2026
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

89,353 mi
Last recorded89,353 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 MZL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2025 89,353 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2024 88,882 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2023 87,733 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2022 87,174 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2021 85,588 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2020 84,963 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 84,649 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2018 83,534 miles

Oil leak.

Fail 15 May 2018 83,534 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Shock absorber, upper mount corroded. (2.4.A.3)

Offside front tyre worn close to legal limit.

Offside rear shock absorber, upper mount corroded.

Oil leak.

Pass 26 May 2017 78,054 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but no cords exposed

Fail 25 May 2017 78,053 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall but no cords exposed

nearside rear tyre close to limit and has a nail in tread

offside rear outer position lamp not working

Pass 17 May 2016 72,813 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 66,510 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

oil leak.

Pass 29 May 2014 60,999 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 54,465 miles

all tyres wearing on edges

corrosion offside front shock absorber

rear tyres getting low

Pass 31 May 2012 47,174 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 39,902 miles

engine/underside/outer sill covers fitted

Pass 11 May 2010 32,837 miles
Pass 20 May 2009 25,440 miles

Advise near side rear tyre has slight sidewall damage.

Advise near side rear tyre wearing low on edges.

Pass 30 May 2008 19,884 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 MZL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 BF05 MZL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF05 MZL registered?

BF05 MZL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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