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BP05 CCJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2025
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

120,044 mi
Last recorded120,044 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 CCJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2024 120,044 miles

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

Fail 4 Jul 2024 120,042 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 6 Jul 2023 111,961 miles

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jul 2023 111,961 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam H7 bulb (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 7 Jul 2022 101,725 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Jul 2021 100,266 miles

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

Fail 8 Jul 2021 100,266 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2020 98,605 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 17 Jun 2019 92,780 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 May 2018 82,669 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2017 77,769 miles

Front brake disc's slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 26 Jun 2017 77,765 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid not working (8.2.3)

Front brake disc's slightly corroded

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 0n 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear starting to wear on inner edge

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,406 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 72,406 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temp cap fitted (7.2.4b)

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

Fail 13 May 2015 65,873 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 May 2015 65,873 miles
Pass 6 May 2014 57,807 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 May 2013 54,851 miles
Fail 7 May 2013 54,851 miles

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

Pass 15 May 2012 49,550 miles
Fail 15 May 2012 49,550 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Sep 2011 49,310 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 43,022 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 38,981 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Aug 2008 29,599 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 29,593 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 CCJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 CCJ, 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 BP05 CCJ registered?

BP05 CCJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 July 2005.

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