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BT05 GNZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

90,865 mi
Last recorded90,865 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 GNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2022 90,865 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2021 78,927 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 3 Sep 2020 67,296 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2020 67,294 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 May 2019 62,962 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2019 62,962 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 60,153 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 54,309 miles

both rear shocks slightly reduced damping effect

nsf drive shaft gaitor deteriorated

nsf inner rack end slight play

nsf steering rack gaitor deteriorated

Pass 9 Jun 2016 50,813 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

both front tyres 3mm

both rear shocks reduced damping effect

Pass 9 Jun 2015 47,980 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2015 47,980 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

1 engine management light staying on

2 rev counter not reading properly

Pass 2 Jun 2014 44,007 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 39,068 miles

Nearside Rear 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 12 Jun 2012 33,770 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2011 27,558 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 21,674 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2009 16,670 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2008 13,187 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2008 13,187 miles

registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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 GNZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GNZ, 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 GNZ registered?

BT05 GNZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 June 2005.

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