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BF05 OOX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

148,681 mi
Last recorded148,681 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2019 148,681 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joints (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 143,229 miles

Gear selector very stiff. (doesn't spring back to cetre position).

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jun 2017 134,546 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2017 134,507 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

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

Rear Wheel nut(s) missing both missing one bolt (4.2.A.1e)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Jun 2016 128,148 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 2 Jun 2016 128,148 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 116,621 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front wipers split

nearside rear tyre close to wear indicators

offside front handbrake cable support bracket broken

small stone chip offside front

Fail 27 May 2015 116,621 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front brake discs slightly corroded

both front wipers split

nearside rear tyre close to wear indicators

offside front handbrake cable support bracket broken

small stone chip offside front

Pass 19 May 2014 107,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in n/s and o/s/f track rods

Fail 19 May 2014 107,809 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play in n/s and o/s/f track rods

Pass 28 May 2013 99,024 miles

nearside front wheel has a slight play

Pass 30 Jun 2012 91,153 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

drivers seat belt slow to retract

Pass 25 Jun 2011 78,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Jun 2010 67,344 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 54,213 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 34,543 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 OOX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OOX, 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 OOX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 March 2005.

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