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BG05 KNU

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

127,877 mi
Last recorded127,877 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 127,877 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2017 123,568 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2017 123,568 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in side wall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2016 118,457 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside wiper arm linkage slightly worm

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit slightly wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Dec 2015 112,710 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear n/s o/s wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear brake calipier heat sheil corroded

Fail 15 Dec 2015 112,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit rear n/s o/s wearing on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

o/s rear brake calipier heat sheil corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 108,728 miles

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Dec 2013 103,051 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 95,738 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 87,899 miles

fuel filler flap not secure

gear lever knob insecure

Fail 30 Nov 2011 87,896 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

fuel filler flap not secure

gear lever knob insecure

Pass 10 Nov 2010 76,124 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2009 68,338 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 63,196 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 30 May 2008 53,549 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 55,452 miles

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

advise cut to o.s.r tyre

advise wipers smeary

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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BG05 KNU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BG05 KNU, 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 KNU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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