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BJ05 OBX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2024
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

161,906 mi
Last recorded161,906 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OBX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2023 161,906 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights misted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 22 Sep 2023 161,891 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Headlights misted

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And perishing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 7 Sep 2022 151,905 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Sep 2022 151,905 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 142,231 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2021 142,210 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Mar 2020 131,901 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s and o/s (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2019 119,300 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 109,058 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 98,876 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2017 98,876 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Steering rack damaged and unserviceable Bent (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,011 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,125 miles

both rear upper shockabsorber mountings coroded

Fail 30 Mar 2015 77,125 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

both rear upper shockabsorber mountings coroded

Pass 7 Apr 2014 72,872 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2013 68,512 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2013 67,090 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

Fail 9 Jan 2012 58,239 miles

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

both rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Pass 9 Jan 2012 58,239 miles

both rear tyres on legal limit on inner edges

Pass 12 Jan 2011 49,242 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2011 49,242 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 41,465 miles

both front tyres on legal limit

rear pads very low

Pass 12 Jan 2009 30,513 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2008 29,898 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 OBX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 75,543 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BJ05 OBX, 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 OBX registered?

BJ05 OBX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 May 2005.

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