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BT05 RWW

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jul 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

98,369 mi
Last recorded98,369 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 RWW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2026 98,369 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 96,000 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2024 95,122 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2023 94,854 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 90,895 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2021 86,617 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 86,615 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 83,169 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 76,815 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 68,721 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front/rear (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Feb 2017 61,152 miles

Oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2017 61,152 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,607 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 59,607 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2015 57,068 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 May 2014 53,645 miles

Oil leak

Fail 29 May 2014 53,645 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Oil leak

Pass 30 May 2013 47,679 miles

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

Pass 23 May 2012 41,330 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 34,949 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 28,344 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 22,630 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 17,141 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 RWW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT05 RWW registered?

BT05 RWW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2005.

Is BT05 RWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT05 RWW shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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