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BP05 XCY

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Sep 2026
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

67,658 mi
Last recorded67,658 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2025 67,658 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2024 63,936 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2023 60,496 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2022 57,387 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 3 Aug 2021 54,944 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 10 Aug 2020 53,922 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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 53,916 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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 light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 53,233 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2016 52,954 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2016 52,954 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 51,545 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

offside rear tyre worn unevenly on inner tread

Pass 29 Jul 2014 50,042 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 48,875 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 47,324 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 45,823 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 17 Aug 2010 40,852 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 33,056 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2009 33,056 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 26,464 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 XCY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 XCY, 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 XCY registered?

BP05 XCY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is BP05 XCY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP05 XCY shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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