MOT Status
ValidMileage
89,353 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak.
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.
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
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
nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.
oil leak.
all tyres wearing on edges
corrosion offside front shock absorber
rear tyres getting low
engine/underside/outer sill covers fitted
Advise near side rear tyre has slight sidewall damage.
Advise near side rear tyre wearing low on edges.
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
Based on 2,294,034 MOT tests across 155,316 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was BF05 MZL registered?
BF05 MZL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2005.
Is BF05 MZL safe to buy?
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