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BJ05 OBZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

110,493 mi
Last recorded110,493 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 110,493 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cover broken

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2026 110,467 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged and braking performance affected jammed (1.1.16 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Front subframe corroded

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear light cover broken

Offside Front wing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 108,158 miles

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 107,443 miles

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

under tray fitted

Pass 4 Jan 2023 106,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Inner Light slightly damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,721 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2021 103,389 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2021 103,389 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 101,205 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2019 101,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2018 97,333 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 97,333 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Jul 2017 95,272 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2016 92,934 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 90,698 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 144,755 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 143,787 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2013 137,328 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 137,205 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 129,312 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/f strut inner corroded

some play in both sides steering arms

Pass 4 Apr 2011 119,166 miles

some play in both rear suspension arm upper bushes

Pass 27 Apr 2010 108,122 miles

plastic belly pan fitted under vehicle

slight play in nearside & offside front steering track arms

slight play in nearside & offside rear top suspension arm bushs

slight wear on brake discs alround

Fail 27 Apr 2010 108,122 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both rear tyres starting to go out of shape on inner tread

damage to nearside rear tyre outer wall

plastic belly pan fitted under vehicle

slight play in nearside & offside front steering track arms

slight play in nearside & offside rear top suspension arm bushs

slight wear on brake discs alround

Pass 27 Apr 2009 86,178 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 May 2008 56,016 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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 OBZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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

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