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BJ05 CVO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

101,948 mi
Last recorded101,948 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 CVO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2018 101,948 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 96,541 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2016 95,389 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 95,379 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 87,476 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2015 87,475 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 82,448 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 Apr 2013 81,247 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2012 79,366 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 15 Apr 2011 76,346 miles

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

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Apr 2010 72,531 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2010 72,531 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 51,594 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 27,618 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 CVO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 BJ05 CVO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BJ05 CVO registered?

BJ05 CVO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 April 2005.

Is BJ05 CVO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ05 CVO shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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