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BP05 CCN

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,751 mi
Last recorded145,751 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 CCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2026 145,751 miles

Brake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis to sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake fluid reservoir cap cracked.

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Sills covered with trim.

Pass 13 Aug 2025 142,218 miles

Both sills covered with trim.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Aug 2025 142,210 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis to sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Both sills covered with trim.

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced All underside of vehicle. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2024 139,289 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2023 133,044 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2023 132,954 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side low effort (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn banana arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2022 117,782 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Mar 2022 117,782 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 115,682 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 109,103 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2019 103,976 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2019 103,972 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side in op (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 97,102 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 97,058 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush banna (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2017 92,669 miles

n/s o/s outer sills plastic trim

Pass 7 Mar 2016 84,667 miles
Pass 22 May 2015 77,404 miles

Nearside rear tyre cracking

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

Pass 13 May 2014 67,365 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 66,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Jul 2013 66,999 miles

Nearside 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)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 66,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Sep 2012 66,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Sep 2011 52,150 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 38,147 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 29,562 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2009 29,562 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2008 19,050 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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BP05 CCN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 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 BP05 CCN, 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 CCN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 July 2005.

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