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BG05 KPZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 May 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

49,045 mi
Last recorded49,045 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 KPZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 49,045 miles
Fail 21 May 2026 49,038 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached Top mount broken. (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 May 2025 48,583 miles
Pass 2 May 2024 48,167 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 2 May 2024 48,166 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 47,647 miles

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 15 May 2023 47,647 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam Faulty (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 30 May 2022 47,185 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Jul 2021 46,602 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2021 46,593 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 45,956 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 2 May 2019 45,415 miles
Pass 4 May 2018 44,840 miles
Pass 12 May 2017 44,060 miles

Front both tyres perishing/cracking within the tread

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both lenses deteriorating (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 May 2016 43,138 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on the outside edge and cracking within the tread

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2016 43,138 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing slightly on the outside edge and cracking within the tread

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

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2015 42,149 miles

Cut to the tread of the nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 May 2014 41,545 miles

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Jun 2013 40,977 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 39,822 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 39,822 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Jun 2011 38,788 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2010 37,492 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 36,193 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2008 27,198 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 KPZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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