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BG05 PZY

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

200,537 mi
Last recorded200,537 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 PZY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2021 200,537 miles

Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced o/s and n/s (4.1.4 (a))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached o/s and n/s (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2020 192,729 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex part (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 192,622 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Road wheel fixing missing all 4 (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Aug 2019 184,840 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2018 176,811 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jun 2017 167,605 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jun 2017 167,603 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 159,664 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 151,472 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 31 May 2014 142,096 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 31 May 2014 142,096 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 126,154 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 108,211 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2012 108,211 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2011 96,706 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 88,717 miles

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

both registration plates starting to delaminate

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

Fail 15 May 2010 88,717 miles

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

Child seats fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belts

both registration plates starting to delaminate

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

Pass 15 May 2009 75,363 miles

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

front and rear number plates slightly deteriorated

Pass 23 May 2008 63,170 miles

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

slight binding from rear wheels

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 PZY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BG05 PZY, 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 PZY registered?

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

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