MOT Status
ValidMileage
178,913 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing at the base near spring seat (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing at the base near spring seat (2.7.2a)
Offside Rear brake slightly binding
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
both front tyres wearing on outer edges
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
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 OPA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 OPA, 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 OPA registered?
BF05 OPA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 March 2005.
Is BF05 OPA safe to buy?
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