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BP05 RUH

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Nov 2022
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

104,992 mi
Last recorded104,992 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2021 104,992 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2020 103,023 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 2 May 2019 98,238 miles
Pass 14 May 2018 89,486 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm and nail in tyre (4.1.E.1)

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 12 May 2017 79,123 miles

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

Fail 12 May 2017 79,123 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2016 69,903 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2015 54,743 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2014 40,006 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2013 38,744 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 36,706 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 34,130 miles

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)

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

o/s/f tyre wall has cut, not showing cords,

Pass 24 Feb 2010 28,753 miles

engine oil leak?

nearside rear tyre perishing

surface rust on all brake discs

Pass 7 Aug 2009 24,439 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2008 17,226 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 RUH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RUH, 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 RUH registered?

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

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