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BP05 RTX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2026
Tests17 (17 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

132,549 mi
Last recorded132,549 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass
Pass 14 Jan 2025 132,549 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2024 127,236 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jan 2023 119,484 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2022 112,320 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2020 107,469 miles

Offside Rear Inner water in light unit

both head light lenses cloudy, beam pattern poor

Pass 20 Nov 2019 104,456 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 101,076 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 97,908 miles

both rear upper hub bush's play

Pass 5 Dec 2016 93,098 miles

both rear upper hub bus's slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2015 83,682 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake discs corroded

Pass 21 Nov 2014 74,794 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 66,142 miles

rear number plate marked

Pass 20 Oct 2012 55,338 miles

rear tyres perished and worn

sill kit fitted

Pass 4 Oct 2011 42,039 miles

both rear top hub bush slight play

Pass 29 Sep 2010 25,618 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2009 18,190 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2008 14,391 miles

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)

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 RTX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RTX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP05 RTX registered?

BP05 RTX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

Is BP05 RTX safe to buy?

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