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BT05 GOP

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2021
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

130,523 mi
Last recorded130,523 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 GOP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2020 130,523 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 May 2019 124,526 miles

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Pass 2 Aug 2018 123,846 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 123,843 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2017 114,925 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (2.4.A.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 105,351 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2015 96,003 miles
Pass 15 May 2015 86,987 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 76,885 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Apr 2013 69,478 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2012 65,194 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2011 56,950 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2010 54,890 miles

drivers mirror damaged

Pass 1 May 2009 46,473 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2009 46,472 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2008 31,635 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 GOP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 GOP, 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 GOP registered?

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

Is BT05 GOP safe to buy?

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