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BG05 WTU

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

91,615 mi
Last recorded91,615 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WTU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 91,615 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2025 90,556 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front headlamps deteriorated

Fail 21 Jul 2025 90,543 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front headlamps deteriorated

Pass 3 Jul 2024 89,441 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake Efficiency only just met. Appears braking system requires adjustment or repair

Pass 5 Jul 2023 88,502 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2022 86,129 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Jun 2022 86,129 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edge has a series of cuts (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2021 81,954 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front faded/cloudy/deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Jul 2020 78,959 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides slightly deteriorated/misted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 77,689 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens deteriorated headlamp aim MOT requirements only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens deteriorated headlamp aim MOT requirements only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jul 2019 77,689 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens deteriorated headlamp aim MOT requirements only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective Headlight lens deteriorated headlamp aim MOT requirements only just met (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Jul 2018 75,454 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

OSR sidelight is inop- 1of2

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated borderline (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 72,214 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt droplink (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 69,167 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1of 2 not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 11 Jul 2016 69,167 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 of 2 not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1of 2 not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 Jul 2015 66,899 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2015 66,899 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 64,761 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2014 64,643 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

tyre size : 225 / 45 r17

Pass 3 Jun 2013 60,349 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 55,725 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 48,985 miles
Pass 14 May 2010 42,283 miles

light cracks in tread on offside rear tyre

Pass 9 May 2009 30,708 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 21,823 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 WTU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 WTU, 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 WTU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 May 2005.

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