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BL05 BDV

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2014
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

93,862 mi
Last recorded93,862 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2013 93,862 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 142,244 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 132,102 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S+O/S REAR SUSPENSION TOP JOINT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S+O/S STEERING RACK END CUP JOINT

Fail 6 Sep 2011 132,102 miles

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

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

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

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S+O/S REAR SUSPENSION TOP JOINT

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S+O/S STEERING RACK END CUP JOINT

Pass 26 Jun 2010 108,440 miles

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

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S+O/S STEERING RACK END CUP JOINT

Pass 29 Jun 2009 86,348 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN N/S STEERING RACK CUP JOINT

Pass 17 Jun 2008 61,919 miles

Slight play in steering rack n/s knuckle joint

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 BDV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BDV, 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 BDV registered?

BL05 BDV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 June 2005.

Is BL05 BDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 BDV shows 7 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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