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BL05 BDO

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Feb 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

80,146 mi
Last recorded80,146 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BDO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 80,146 miles

Advise rear b/pads low

Pass 11 Feb 2025 78,783 miles

Advise rear b/pads low

Pass 15 Feb 2024 77,899 miles

Advise n/s/r b/pads 80% worn

Advise o/s/r tyre cracking in treads and outer wall

Advise slight exhaust blow at front flexible exhaust section

Pass 31 Jan 2023 71,022 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2022 66,910 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2021 66,484 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 66,186 miles

Nearside Front tyre outer wall scuffed

Pass 11 Feb 2019 65,071 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2018 63,033 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 59,850 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 57,310 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 54,650 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2014 51,918 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2013 49,913 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2012 48,095 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2011 39,823 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2011 39,823 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2010 31,371 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 28,629 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2008 24,503 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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BL05 BDO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 BL05 BDO, 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 BL05 BDO registered?

BL05 BDO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 June 2005.

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