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BG05 WTW

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

153,251 mi
Last recorded153,251 miles
Recorded on20 May 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WTW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 May 2016 153,251 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 141,050 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 130,938 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front fog light not working

nearside front tyre has a split on outer sidewall

play in nearside and offside of steering rack

Pass 30 May 2013 118,205 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 108,974 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 9 Aug 2011 98,288 miles

slight play nearside front inner steering rack end

Fail 9 Aug 2011 98,288 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

nearside front tyre close to wear indicators

slight play nearside front inner steering rack end

Pass 9 Sep 2010 89,223 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2009 76,487 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Aug 2008 73,709 miles

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

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

slight play at n/s of rack.

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 WTW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 WTW, 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 WTW registered?

BG05 WTW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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