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BP05 RTZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

140,393 mi
Last recorded140,393 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2023 140,393 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 136,317 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2021 132,221 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2021 132,221 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 2 Sep 2021 132,220 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2020 127,461 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 125,591 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2018 116,143 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))

Fail 22 Oct 2018 116,143 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2017 107,995 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Oct 2016 99,838 miles

OFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES UNEVEN WEAR

Pass 5 Oct 2015 92,821 miles

Advise offside rear brake pad wearing low.

Pass 15 Oct 2014 83,162 miles

advise front brake discs lipped and corroded.

Fail 15 Oct 2014 83,162 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

advise front brake discs lipped and corroded.

Pass 13 Sep 2013 71,360 miles

advise front brake discs lipped and corroded.

advise nearside rear light reflector damaged.

advise offside rear brake pads wearing low.

advise various stone chips front screen.

Pass 5 Sep 2012 61,914 miles

advise front brake discs lipped.

Pass 5 Sep 2011 50,523 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 50,523 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2010 45,595 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2009 39,918 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2009 39,918 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 30,137 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 RTZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RTZ, 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 RTZ registered?

BP05 RTZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 July 2005.

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