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BT05 AAX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2290cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

136,259 mi
Last recorded136,259 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 AAX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,290cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2021 136,259 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Fail 19 Jun 2021 136,097 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2020 133,023 miles

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

Fail 30 Jun 2020 133,019 miles

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 8 Feb 2019 125,717 miles

Front exhaust flexy perished

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Fail 8 Feb 2019 125,717 miles

Front exhaust flexy perished

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

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 118,782 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 118,780 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jan 2017 108,338 miles

Engine warning light on

Pass 7 Nov 2015 107,035 miles

Offside front tyres has cuts on the inner side wall

Pass 25 Oct 2014 104,902 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2013 102,972 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 101,217 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 14 May 2012 98,261 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 89,014 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 82,950 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 66,309 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)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2008 49,581 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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BT05 AAX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,290cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 BT05 AAX, 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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BT05 AAX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 June 2005.

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