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BL05 BDY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

103,457 mi
Last recorded103,457 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 BDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 103,457 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear upper outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2020 103,457 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (corroded through) (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases backbox corroded and slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2254517 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing outer casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s and n/s rear upper outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 93,963 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Exhaust flexi loose/Exhaust corroded

Exhaust heat shield loose

Fuel filter rusty

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight external damage to the casing corroded

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 25 Jul 2018 82,804 miles

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust flexi loose

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on edge 225/45/17

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre in poor condition

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Fail 25 Jul 2018 82,804 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust corroded

Exhaust flexi loose

Exhaust heat shield loose

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn badly on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre in poor condition

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

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

fuel filter rusty

Pass 5 May 2016 80,956 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald raised inner edge 225/45x17 (4.1.E.1)

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

offside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 30 Apr 2015 77,134 miles

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

fuel filter badly corroded

nearside front tyre starting to get low (225/45r17)

Fail 30 Apr 2015 77,134 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

fuel filter badly corroded

nearside front tyre starting to get low (225/45r17)

Pass 21 Aug 2013 75,238 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

o/s/f side light needed a tap to bring it on and worked fine during test

Pass 9 Jul 2012 70,974 miles

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 67,475 miles

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

offside drive shaft support bearing feels rough when rotated

outer edges of front tyres below tread limit

Fail 1 Aug 2011 67,474 miles

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

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

offside drive shaft support bearing feels rough when rotated

outer edges of front tyres below tread limit

Pass 2 Jul 2010 62,065 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2010 62,065 miles

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 2 Jul 2009 49,531 miles

N/side rear tyre on 2mm on inner edge.

Fail 1 Jul 2009 49,529 miles

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

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

N/side rear tyre on 2mm on inner edge.

Pass 27 Jun 2008 35,466 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

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 BDY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol 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 BL05 BDY, 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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BL05 BDY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 June 2005.

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