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BF05 OPM

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

192,845 mi
Last recorded192,845 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OPM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 192,845 miles

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Fail 4 Mar 2020 192,830 miles

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 8 Feb 2019 187,914 miles

Slight play in front track control arms!

Pass 30 Mar 2018 175,180 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Mar 2018 175,152 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2017 156,201 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 25 Mar 2017 156,101 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 29 Mar 2016 144,065 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2015 125,478 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 104,917 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2014 104,917 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 90,235 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 65,010 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 56,672 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2010 46,727 miles

off side sill cover insecure

slight play in both steering rack knuckles

Pass 11 Mar 2009 38,704 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2008 29,411 miles

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

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 OPM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 OPM, 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 OPM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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