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BF05 OPN

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2020
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,675 mi
Last recorded111,675 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF05 OPN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2019 111,675 miles

nearside rear suspension upper bearing worn/slight play

Pass 5 Feb 2018 106,793 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Feb 2017 103,076 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2017 103,076 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 97,908 miles

Nearside Front tyre has inner edge wear

Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,467 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 89,467 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 29 May 2014 85,967 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 29 May 2014 85,967 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 83,111 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 80,939 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 80,939 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 29 May 2012 76,669 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 May 2012 76,664 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 May 2011 68,930 miles
Fail 10 May 2011 68,930 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

offside front steering rack end has slight play

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2010 63,210 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 56,857 miles

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

Fail 26 May 2009 56,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2008 39,630 miles
Fail 2 May 2008 39,630 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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 OPN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 OPN, 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 OPN registered?

BF05 OPN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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