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144,228 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber worn (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
engine fan belt fraying/contaminated with oil
plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sill
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
plastic covers on n/s and o/s outer sills
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s front wheel rim slight dent [inside]
rear brake pipe joint signs of slight corrosion
sill covers fitted
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Exhaust system insecure silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s front wheel rim slight dent [inside]
rear brake pipe joint signs of slight corrosion
sill covers fitted
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
exhaust rubbers cracking
front suspension arm front bushes slight play
n/s + o/s rear tyres wearing on edges + cracking in tread
plastic sill covers fitted
rear brake pipe joiners slight corrosion
small oil leak engine
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
n/s + o/s front tyres wearing on edges
rear brake pipe joining nuts slight corrosion
slight play in n/s + o/s front suspension arm bushes slight play
small oil leak
front suspension arm front bushes slight play
rear brake pipe joining nuts slight corrosion
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
front suspension arm front bushes slight play
rear brake pipe joining nuts slight corrosion
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
plastic sill covers fitted
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
plastic sill covers fitted
FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT CORROSION ON EDGES
FRONT COIL SPRINGS SLIGHT CORROSION
FRONT DROP LINK GAITORS CRACKING
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BODIES SIGNS OF CORROSION
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS SLIGHT CORROSION ON EDGES
FRONT COIL SPRINGS SLIGHT CORROSION
FRONT DROP LINK GAITORS CRACKING
FRONT SHOCK ABSORBER BODIES SIGNS OF CORROSION
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED
SILL COVERS FITTED
N/S + O/S REAR TYRE SLIGHTLY OUT OF SHAPE
O/S FRONT TYRE CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT
PLASTIC SILL COVERS FITTED
REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON EDGES
SILL COVERS FITTED
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
FRONT BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR
REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR
REAR TYRES SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR ON EDGES
SILL COVERS FITTED
FRONT BRAKE PADS SHOWING SIGNS OF WEAR
O/S FRONT TYRE ON LEGAL LIMIT
O/S REAR TYRE WEARING ON INSIDE EDGE
OUTSIDE EDGE OF REAR BRAKE DISCS SHOWING SIGNS OF CORROSION
N/S REAR TYRE WORN ON EDGES AND CLOSE TO WEAR LIMIT
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BG05 KNP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.
Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.1% with a typical mileage of 89,093 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 BG05 KNP, 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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BG05 KNP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2005.
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