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BT05 GOE

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2023
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,438 mi
Last recorded170,438 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 GOE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2022 170,438 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 166,737 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 159,503 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2019 159,501 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick on metal (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 May 2018 154,480 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (Slightly) (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 May 2017 150,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 31 May 2017 150,054 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced Offside and Nearside (1.7.5a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside and Nearside Front (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2016 144,046 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 144,045 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush and nearside rear top arms (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2015 137,696 miles

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

off side rear nail,low tread, lower inner

Pass 6 Feb 2014 123,965 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s rear tyre is worn low

slight damage to n/s front tyre side wall

Fail 5 Feb 2014 123,965 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

o/s rear tyre is worn low

slight damage to n/s front tyre side wall

Pass 5 Mar 2013 115,640 miles

front no plate cracked

Pass 16 Mar 2012 109,875 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear tyres inner edges low

Pass 19 Mar 2011 98,311 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres on 2.5/3mm

Pass 6 Apr 2010 73,837 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 66,882 miles
Pass 8 May 2008 59,577 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 GOE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel 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 GOE, 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 GOE registered?

BT05 GOE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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