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BG05 WTT

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2020
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

152,130 mi
Last recorded152,130 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 152,130 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jun 2019 152,130 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2018 146,392 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 5 Jun 2018 146,388 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Upper Steering system excessively rough strut top bearing (2.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 132,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r outer side light not working

Fail 12 Jun 2017 132,018 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit under 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm 225/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

n/s/r outer side light not working

Pass 10 Jun 2016 123,340 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 123,340 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2015 112,130 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 28 May 2015 112,130 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 101,708 miles

oil leaks in engine bay

Fail 13 Jun 2014 101,708 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

oil leaks in engine bay

Pass 31 May 2013 91,457 miles

front exhaust flexi poor

n/s/r tyre slight misshaped inner edge and cracked in tread and sidewall

o/s rack boot cracking and perishing

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Fail 30 May 2013 91,457 miles

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

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

front exhaust flexi poor

n/s/r tyre slight misshaped inner edge and cracked in tread and sidewall

o/s rack boot cracking and perishing

o/s/r tyre cracked in tread

Pass 23 May 2012 83,205 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nsr top hub bush slightly worn

nsr tyre slight mishape inner edge& cracked in tread

osr tyre cracked in tread

slight power steering leak bottom of rack

Pass 26 May 2011 76,674 miles

o/s/f brake disc pitting and corrodeing inside edge

slight judder from front brake discs

Pass 20 May 2010 66,810 miles
Fail 17 May 2010 66,810 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a) DANGEROUS

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

warning light on dash

Pass 6 Jun 2009 61,764 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 55,386 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 WTT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 WTT, 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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BG05 WTT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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