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BL05 BPV

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Feb 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

108,236 mi
Last recorded108,236 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2026 108,236 miles

Offside Rear bump stop broken

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

Pass 25 Jan 2025 98,089 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2025 98,089 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 87,694 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2023 82,883 miles

EML on

Pass 10 Feb 2022 74,031 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2021 60,436 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 51,473 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2018 47,854 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2017 45,564 miles
Pass 27 May 2016 41,851 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2015 38,576 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 31,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 May 2013 26,900 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 May 2012 22,222 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 19,106 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 16,542 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 13,472 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 9,609 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 BPV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 BPV, 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 BPV registered?

BL05 BPV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 May 2005.

Is BL05 BPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 BPV shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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