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BJ05 OGO

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,470 mi
Last recorded138,470 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ05 OGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 138,470 miles

Oil leak ()

Speedometer faulty but tachometer is present

Fail 17 Nov 2017 57,945 miles

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

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Speedometer faulty but tachometer is present

Pass 10 Nov 2016 135,198 miles

engine mil light on

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 9 Nov 2016 135,196 miles

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

Oil leak engine ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine mil light on

Pass 25 Sep 2015 132,139 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Speedo stuck at 60mph

Fail 16 Sep 2015 132,139 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported back box (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Speedo stuck at 60mph

Pass 21 Mar 2014 125,075 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2014 124,807 miles

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

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 109,831 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Mar 2012 101,130 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 93,923 miles

both front tyres 2.2mm

Fail 25 Mar 2011 93,917 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres 2.2mm

Pass 20 Mar 2010 82,546 miles

slight playinnearside front track-rod end/steering rack inner joint

Pass 1 Apr 2009 64,869 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2009 64,869 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake binding slightly

Rear discs slightly scored

Pass 15 Mar 2008 50,556 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 OGO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 OGO, 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 OGO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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