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BF05 OPJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

111,115 mi
Last recorded111,115 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OPJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 111,115 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2026 111,023 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2025 93,794 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Mar 2024 86,610 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust joint onto rear box corroded

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Inner/outer edges perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Hose top of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2023 85,168 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2023 85,168 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working all front washers (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 83,878 miles

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Faded (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 23 Feb 2022 83,878 miles

Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached Both mounts cracked/broken (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH tyres cracking between tread 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Mar 2021 81,261 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2020 80,164 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2019 75,729 miles

oil leak

osr road spring is corroded

Pass 19 Feb 2018 73,434 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2017 71,801 miles

Offside Rear coil spring corroded corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 16 Feb 2016 69,200 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2015 67,478 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Mar 2014 65,787 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 58,291 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2012 48,407 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Mar 2012 48,407 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 38,428 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 28,966 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2009 18,833 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Mar 2008 9,756 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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 OPJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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

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