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BL04 TOZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

155,072 mi
Last recorded155,072 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 TOZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2025 155,072 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2025 155,072 miles

Nearside Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 26 Mar 2024 148,039 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2024 148,039 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working Replaced on test. (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2023 143,950 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2022 140,754 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Fail 11 Jan 2022 140,754 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2021 138,037 miles

no warning lights on dash time of test

rear subframe corrosion starting

Fail 12 Jan 2021 138,029 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jul 2019 134,049 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear anti roll bar 'D' bush has slight play

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive drive shaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))

brake fluid cap damaged

Pass 11 Apr 2018 127,589 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 10 Apr 2018 127,589 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 121,085 miles

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 6 Apr 2016 113,037 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine & sill covers fitted

Pass 30 May 2015 110,370 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 31 May 2014 109,345 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2012 98,945 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 85,136 miles

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

off side rear wheel buckled

Pass 6 Oct 2010 75,275 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2010 75,216 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 9 Dec 2008 57,256 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2008 57,256 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Dec 2007 43,802 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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BL04 TOZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 BL04 TOZ, 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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BL04 TOZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 February 2005.

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