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BP05 RTV

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2022
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

138,598 mi
Last recorded138,598 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP05 RTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2021 138,598 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated close! (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm + heavily cracked/perished (close!) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inner shoulder + heavily cracked/perished (close!) (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust heatshields loose

brake fluid discoloured

Pass 29 Jun 2018 134,794 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 31 Jul 2017 126,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil leak

Fail 31 Jul 2017 126,472 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

oil leak

Pass 3 Aug 2016 115,439 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 115,439 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Jul 2015 105,562 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jul 2015 105,562 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2014 96,351 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 5 Aug 2013 87,464 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 77,909 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2011 67,539 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010
Fail 6 Aug 2010 62,493 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2009 54,486 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2008 42,227 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 RTV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BP05 RTV, 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 RTV registered?

BP05 RTV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 July 2005.

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