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BL05 JUW

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,064 mi
Last recorded132,064 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL05 JUW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2016 132,064 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Jun 2016 132,064 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt anti roll bar link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner rack end (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Jun 2015 118,493 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2015 118,493 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 104,224 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 May 2013 91,886 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 May 2013 91,886 miles
Pass 23 May 2012 79,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2011 67,284 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2010 52,046 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2008 41,966 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 41,966 miles

Offside Rear 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 JUW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 JUW, 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 JUW registered?

BL05 JUW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 June 2005.

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