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BL05 JUK

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

87,118 mi
Last recorded87,118 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 JUK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 87,118 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2026 87,097 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2025 84,982 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 84,259 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Mar 2023 83,410 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 26 Feb 2022 82,431 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 81,506 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2019 78,938 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2018 78,150 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 76,685 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2016 75,189 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2015 73,249 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2015 73,249 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 1 Sep 2014 71,286 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 68,038 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2013 68,038 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Mar 2012 57,224 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2012 57,224 miles

Nearside Front coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 26 Feb 2011 52,602 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 45,078 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 35,727 miles

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

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 JUK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 JUK, 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 JUK registered?

BL05 JUK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 June 2005.

Is BL05 JUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for BL05 JUK shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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