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BJ05 AGJ

2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2023
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

132,816 mi
Last recorded132,816 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp87,870 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 AGJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Aero 210 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2022 132,816 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2020 120,972 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2020 117,348 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Fail 6 Jan 2020 117,335 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 19 Nov 2018 114,004 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

steering UJ ………...

Fail 15 Nov 2018 114,003 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear wearing on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 108,537 miles

front brake pads wearing low

Fail 29 Sep 2017 108,488 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front brake pads wearing low

Pass 20 May 2016 99,476 miles
Fail 19 May 2016 99,476 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and o/s (1.8)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively and o/s (8.2.2)

Pass 14 May 2015 94,987 miles

exhaust flexi pipe blowing

front brake discs corroded

nearside rear wheel binding

os wiper split

Pass 27 May 2014 89,854 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2013 74,953 miles
Fail 23 May 2013 74,952 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2012 73,051 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2011 69,305 miles

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 69,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 64,608 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

n/s/r tyre split in thread

Pass 26 Nov 2009 59,699 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Dec 2008 55,573 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 51,965 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2007 51,965 miles

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp?

Based on 6,460 MOT tests across 524 vehicles.

72.8%
Pass Rate
7,246
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
524
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 313
position lamp(s) not working 166
coil spring broken 112
coil spring fractured 111
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 97
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BJ05 AGJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.0% with a typical mileage of 87,870 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 Aero 210 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 313 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 AGJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BJ05 AGJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Aero 210 Bhp, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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