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BP05 CCD

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2018
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

180,765 mi
Last recorded180,765 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 CCD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 180,765 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on

temp gauge faulty reading

Fail 15 Sep 2017 180,765 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light is on

temp gauge faulty reading

Pass 22 Sep 2016 153,365 miles

engine fault light is on

headlight ride height sensor link cracked/corroded

Fail 20 Sep 2016 153,237 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine fault light is on

headlight ride height sensor link cracked/corroded

Pass 21 Sep 2015 138,382 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2015 138,363 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 116,008 miles

coolant gauge not working

mil is on

Fail 16 Sep 2014 116,008 miles

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

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)

coolant gauge not working

mil is on

Pass 1 Oct 2013 101,869 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 101,869 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2012 93,846 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2011 74,242 miles

slight pitting front discs

Pass 25 Sep 2010 65,424 miles

front discs slight pitting on inner face

Fail 25 Sep 2010 65,424 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front discs slight pitting on inner face

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,014 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2009 43,014 miles

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

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge

Pass 8 Aug 2008 30,617 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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BP05 CCD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BP05 CCD, 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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BP05 CCD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 July 2005.

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