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BG05 RBU

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2012
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

173,646 mi
Last recorded173,646 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2011
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2011 173,646 miles
Pass 4 May 2010 150,044 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2009 126,942 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 88,743 miles

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Fail 28 Apr 2008 88,743 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Engine Management Light Illuminated

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 RBU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RBU, 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 RBU registered?

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

Is BG05 RBU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 RBU shows 5 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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