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BF05 OPL

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

97,310 mi
Last recorded97,310 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OPL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2021 97,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner rack arm has play

both rear wheels rough when rotated

Fail 16 Jul 2021 97,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear wheels rough when rotated

Nearside Front Inner rack arm has play

Pass 20 Jul 2020 93,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

undertays fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2019 90,569 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 17 Jul 2019 90,568 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 85,066 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both,pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jul 2018 85,066 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both,pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))

both outer sills covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Jul 2017 78,812 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both,slightly pitted (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Jul 2017 78,812 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened both,slightly pitted (3.5.1n)

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 71,910 miles

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge cracking

Fail 14 Jul 2016 71,910 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre outer edge cracking

Pass 2 Jul 2015 63,400 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s+o/s front tyres worn outer edge

o/s/rear tyre cracked in tread

Fail 2 Jul 2015 63,399 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s+o/s front tyres worn outer edge

o/s/rear tyre cracked in tread

Pass 19 Jul 2014 57,462 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 50,184 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2012 42,950 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2011 38,137 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2010 33,303 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 27,884 miles

N/S/F TYRE CUT ON SIDEWALL & WORN ON OUTER EDGE

Pass 25 Jul 2008 22,191 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 OPL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 OPL, 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 OPL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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