MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,130 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
under trays fitted
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
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))
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))
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
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)
oil leaks in engine bay
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
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
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
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
o/s/f brake disc pitting and corrodeing inside edge
slight judder from front brake discs
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
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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