MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both front top leg bearings partially seized
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front joints ()
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front joints ()
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front (5.3.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both near side and off side ()
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shockers corroded under gaitors (5.3.2 (b))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak no damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board back box tail pipe missing (6.1.2 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall split and cracked all over (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both near side and off side ()
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both front shockers corroded under gaitors (5.3.2 (b))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake pad(s) wearing thin both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear arm bushes starting to deteriorate (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()
Offside Front Brake binding slightly
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have moderate play ()
Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Offside Front Brake binding slightly
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have moderate play ()
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall
slight corrosion on exhaust system
slight play in steering rack (both sides)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
slight corrosion on exhaust system
slight play in steering rack (both sides)
offside rear tyre starting to split in tread area but no coards are exposed
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BT05 GNX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 GNX, 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 GNX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 2005.
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