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BF05 NBX

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

73,372 mi
Last recorded73,372 miles
Recorded on15 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 NBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 May 2014 73,372 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 8 May 2014 73,372 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Apr 2013 66,761 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2013 66,761 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 61,103 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Jan 2011 55,326 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2011 55,325 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Jan 2010 47,682 miles

small chips on front screen

Fail 26 Jan 2010 47,682 miles

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

small chips on front screen

Pass 23 Jan 2009 39,322 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 30,688 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 NBX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 NBX, 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 NBX registered?

BF05 NBX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is BF05 NBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF05 NBX shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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