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BP05 XDA

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

84,722 mi
Last recorded84,722 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 84,722 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2018 81,709 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 78,439 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2016 74,253 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2016 74,254 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2015 69,453 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 64,062 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 58,608 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Sep 2012 52,498 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 46,370 miles

advise offside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Fail 7 Sep 2011 46,369 miles

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

advise offside rear tyre wearing inner edge.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 39,587 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2010 39,573 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2009 30,150 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 21,452 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 XDA 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 80%.

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 XDA, 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 XDA registered?

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

Is BP05 XDA safe to buy?

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