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BK05 RYA

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

159,747 mi
Last recorded159,747 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK05 RYA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 159,747 miles

Nearside Rear brake slight bind/pads poor condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wxhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 4 Sep 2018 159,724 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear brake slight bind/pads poor condition

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

rear wxhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 1 Sep 2017 150,450 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leak at front joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Body has slight displacement of the body relative to the chassis bumper insecure (6.1.B.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Front close to limit/has cracks in sidewall

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Nearside Rear close to limit/has cracks in sidewall

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Offside Rear has cracks in sidewall

Fail 18 Aug 2017 150,404 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 MM (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit INNER TREAD 1.6 MM 225/45Y17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 146,504 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Aug 2014 138,760 miles

exhaust weakening

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre low

Fail 9 Aug 2014 138,760 miles

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

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

exhaust weakening

n/s/r tyre low

o/s/f tyre low

Pass 10 May 2014 136,991 miles

n/s/f tyre on legal limit,and cracked

o/s/f tyre low

rear discs corroded

slight distortion to both rear tyres

slight movement in both track rod arms

Fail 5 Apr 2014 136,337 miles

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

n/s/f tyre on legal limit and cracked

o/s/f tyre low

rear discs corroding

slight distortion to both rear tyres

slight movement in both track rod arms

Pass 23 Mar 2013 129,448 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 129,448 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

nearside wiper blade split

Pass 22 Mar 2012 121,223 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2011 116,670 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 112,994 miles

nearside front tyre getting low outer edge

off side rear tyre getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2009 104,840 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Mar 2009 104,535 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2008 80,833 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BK05 RYA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 BK05 RYA, 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 BK05 RYA registered?

BK05 RYA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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