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BG05 KNX

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

172,104 mi
Last recorded172,104 miles
Recorded on17 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 May 2016 172,104 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 157,691 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 157,691 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Apr 2013 144,179 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 126,760 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2012 126,358 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 30 Mar 2011 112,318 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)

Fail 31 Mar 2010 96,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 96,818 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Apr 2009 88,094 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2009 87,547 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

airbag malfunction

Pass 29 Apr 2008 64,442 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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BG05 KNX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KNX, 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 BG05 KNX registered?

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

Is BG05 KNX safe to buy?

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