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BG05 RBO

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,886 mi
Last recorded142,886 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 RBO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2017 142,886 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Fail 30 Sep 2017 142,882 miles

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front jacking block missing

Offside Rear jacking block missing

Fail 2 Sep 2017 142,870 miles

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front jacking block missing

car has damage to underside floor and chassis legs/supension components

Pass 27 Apr 2016 135,340 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 135,340 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2015 129,997 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 123,231 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

slight movement in rear trailing arm bushes

Pass 18 May 2013 117,174 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 107,506 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 May 2011 94,758 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 85,747 miles

small play in steering rack nearside

small play in steering rack offside

tread depth 3mm on all tyres

Pass 11 May 2009 63,183 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2008 42,127 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 RBO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RBO, 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 RBO registered?

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

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