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BT05 GOU

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

73,484 mi
Last recorded73,484 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 GOU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2026 73,484 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2025 71,830 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2024 70,137 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2023 68,869 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2023 68,865 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

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

Pass 15 Jul 2022 67,471 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2021 65,223 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2021 65,221 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2020 63,474 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2019 61,780 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 58,262 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2017 57,742 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2017 57,711 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Not working (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jul 2016 57,418 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 56,301 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 54,545 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2013 52,318 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2012 50,279 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2011 48,993 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 47,930 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2009 45,035 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2008 41,234 miles
Pass 1 May 2008 39,467 miles

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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 GOU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GOU, 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 GOU registered?

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

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The MOT history for BT05 GOU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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