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BG05 WUB

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

95,585 mi
Last recorded95,585 miles
Recorded on24 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG05 WUB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2018 95,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 May 2017 84,860 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2016 78,910 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2015 65,457 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2014 60,679 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2013 56,195 miles

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Fail 13 May 2013 56,195 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 21 May 2012 47,833 miles
Pass 27 May 2011 40,386 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2010 35,514 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Jun 2010 35,514 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 28,900 miles
Fail 28 May 2009 28,900 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2008 24,149 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 WUB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WUB, 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 WUB registered?

BG05 WUB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 May 2005.

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