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BH03 OBH

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2792cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

35,564 mi
Last recorded35,564 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBH03 OBH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,792cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 35,564 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2024 34,868 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2023 34,047 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2023 34,047 miles

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible Rear noplate illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 33,267 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 29 Sep 2021 32,322 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both starting to deteriorate (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Sep 2020 31,629 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2019 31,086 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 30,306 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 29,099 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 27,086 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 24,887 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 23,543 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Oct 2013 22,305 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 18,990 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 13,650 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2010 11,470 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 8,625 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 6,056 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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BH03 OBH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,792cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BH03 OBH, 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 BH03 OBH registered?

BH03 OBH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

Is BH03 OBH safe to buy?

The MOT history for BH03 OBH shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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