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BJ05 CVM

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

113,181 mi
Last recorded113,181 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 CVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2020 113,181 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2019 108,207 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2018 104,152 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2017 101,830 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2016 95,438 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 88,564 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 83,475 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 75,874 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 18 Sep 2012 67,776 miles

Oil leak

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

oil over offside driveshaft and suspension arm

Fail 17 Sep 2012 67,776 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

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

both rear outer stop lights not working

oil over offside driveshaft and suspension arm

Pass 18 Aug 2011 58,255 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 58,245 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Aug 2010 50,164 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 43,658 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,658 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 38,768 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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BJ05 CVM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 BJ05 CVM, 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 BJ05 CVM registered?

BJ05 CVM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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