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BT05 GNX

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

144,691 mi
Last recorded144,691 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 GNX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2022 144,691 miles

Both front top leg bearings partially seized

Pass 22 Nov 2021 139,786 miles

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2021 139,720 miles

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))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 136,332 miles

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))

Fail 7 Nov 2020 136,296 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2019 132,360 miles

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))

Fail 11 Nov 2019 132,359 miles

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))

Pass 26 Oct 2018 126,367 miles

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 ()

Pass 27 Oct 2017 117,591 miles

Offside Front Brake binding slightly

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both have moderate play ()

Fail 26 Oct 2017 117,571 miles

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 ()

Pass 20 Oct 2016 109,052 miles

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) ()

Pass 5 Nov 2015 100,959 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 93,345 miles

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)

Pass 14 Nov 2014 93,345 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 11 Nov 2013 80,831 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 76,050 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 65,899 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2010 53,735 miles

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

Pass 25 Jul 2009 45,119 miles

slight corrosion on exhaust system

slight play in steering rack (both sides)

Fail 25 Jul 2009 45,119 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2008 32,220 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 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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What year was BT05 GNX registered?

BT05 GNX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 June 2005.

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