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BJ05 OGP

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

125,497 mi
Last recorded125,497 miles
Recorded on15 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Apr 2017 125,497 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade split but effective at time of test

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Apr 2017 125,495 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside wiper blade split but effective at time of test

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Apr 2016 122,775 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre perishing

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

Fail 12 Apr 2016 122,765 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear n/s/r tyre perishing

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

Pass 26 Mar 2015 114,651 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 107,622 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 96,810 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 88,194 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 23 Feb 2012 88,192 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 28 Feb 2011 79,402 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 69,080 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 55,969 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 43,412 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 OGP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OGP, 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 OGP registered?

BJ05 OGP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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The MOT history for BJ05 OGP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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