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BP05 XCZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2027
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,486 mi
Last recorded131,486 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2026 131,486 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2025 129,230 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2024 126,938 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 121,961 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2022 115,625 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 109,312 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2020 103,618 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2019 100,660 miles

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

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

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

nearside rear top shock mount in poor condition

Pass 11 Jul 2018 95,213 miles

slight play in o/s rear and n/s/rear top suspension arm

Pass 28 Jul 2017 89,421 miles

slight play in both rear upper suspension arm outer bushes

Pass 28 Jul 2016 82,929 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2015 75,486 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2014 71,655 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)

Fail 29 Jul 2014 71,655 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 65,783 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2013 65,783 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2012 59,886 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2012 59,886 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Feb 2011 50,724 miles

front and rear brake disc slightly worn

Pass 16 Feb 2010 42,464 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)

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

offside rear tyre going out of shape on inside edge

Pass 27 Feb 2009 34,272 miles

offside rear tyre going out of shape

offside rear tyre speed/load rating is 91y all others are 94w

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 XCZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 XCZ, 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 XCZ registered?

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

Is BP05 XCZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP05 XCZ shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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