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BG05 PZZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

116,149 mi
Last recorded116,149 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 PZZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2022 116,149 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2022 116,149 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2021 113,243 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 105,220 miles

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Fail 4 Sep 2020 105,220 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

oil leak

vehicle restricted view

Pass 10 Apr 2019 99,869 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 95,011 miles

engine bay restricted view

Fail 9 Apr 2018 95,011 miles

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin low (3.5.1g)

engine bay restricted view

Pass 11 Apr 2017 91,721 miles

Offside Rear tyre cracking 225/45/17

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine bay restricted view

tyre slight wall damage inner 225/45/17

Pass 7 Mar 2016 89,018 miles

engine cover

Pass 18 Mar 2015 84,852 miles
Fail 18 Mar 2015 84,852 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake performance not tested.

Pass 11 Apr 2014 82,404 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2013 76,911 miles
Pass 21 May 2012 70,845 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 60,596 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 52,603 miles
Fail 24 May 2010 52,601 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 47,660 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 47,660 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Jul 2008 42,334 miles

front brake pads down to 4mm approx.

Fail 1 Jul 2008 42,332 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

front brake pads down to 4mm approx.

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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BG05 PZZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 PZZ, 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 PZZ registered?

BG05 PZZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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