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BT05 AAE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

145,423 mi
Last recorded145,423 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 AAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2024 145,423 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2023 137,096 miles

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

Pass 12 Sep 2022 127,925 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2021 116,468 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 104,130 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2019 94,065 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2018 87,975 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2018 87,969 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 81,217 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2017 81,112 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 26 Aug 2016 74,664 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 67,376 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2015 67,335 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint as marked connecting link (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 63,340 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Aug 2013 59,207 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 59,207 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 54,322 miles

air filter housing broken & insecure

o/s/f lower bumper damaged

rear brake disc`s worn

rear brake pads getting low

stone chip windscreen

Fail 13 Aug 2012 54,278 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

air filter housing broken & insecure

n/s/r tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f lower bumper damaged

rear brake disc`s worn

rear brake pads getting low

stone chip windscreen

Pass 29 Jul 2011 48,427 miles

engine oil leak

o/s front head lamp aim slightly high (adjusted)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 44,587 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2010 44,587 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 39,333 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Jul 2008 30,512 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2008 30,511 miles

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

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

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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BT05 AAE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 BT05 AAE, 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 BT05 AAE registered?

BT05 AAE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

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