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BG05 WTN

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

101,355 mi
Last recorded101,355 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WTN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 101,355 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2017 101,085 miles

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

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

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

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

osr brake caliper slight bind strong advise

slight oil leak engine

Pass 31 Oct 2016 98,513 miles

oil leak engine

Fail 31 Oct 2016 98,513 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

oil leak engine

Pass 12 Nov 2015 95,265 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

both rear tyres wearing in inner edges uneven and perishing

Fail 10 Nov 2015 95,218 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres wearing on edges and perishing

both rear tyres wearing in inner edges uneven and perishing

Pass 18 Oct 2014 88,901 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges and perishing

rear heat shield loose

Pass 5 Nov 2013 83,445 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 77,719 miles

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

offside front tyre worn on edges/ close to wear markers

nearside front tyre worn on edges has a deep cut not in excess of requirements unable to see cords advise replacement

Pass 16 Nov 2011 75,240 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2011 75,240 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 70,176 miles

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

slight ridging to rear discs

Fail 17 Nov 2010 70,176 miles

Fuel system component insecure (7.2.1)

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

slight ridging to rear discs

Pass 10 Nov 2009 64,656 miles

both rear tyres 2/3mm

Pass 22 May 2008 49,742 miles

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

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

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 WTN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 WTN, 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 WTN registered?

BG05 WTN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 May 2005.

Is BG05 WTN safe to buy?

The MOT history for BG05 WTN shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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