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BT54 GYD

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,785 mi
Last recorded93,785 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 GYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2020 93,785 miles

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

Fail 19 Jun 2020 93,779 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2019 83,192 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Fail 15 Feb 2019 83,192 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 76,681 miles

Ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S Front inner steering rack ends. (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes appear to be swollen/corroded under outer coating at rear of floor area. (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S Rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear trailing arm front bush's. (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S. (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S. (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear. (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 76,677 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding Wheel bearing not tested due to excessive binding. (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Ball joint has slight play N/S & O/S Front inner steering rack ends. (2.2.B.1f)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear brake pipes appear to be swollen/corroded under outer coating at rear of floor area. (3.6.B.2c)

Direction indicator slightly discoloured N/S & O/S Rear. (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Oil leak ()

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement N/S & O/S Rear trailing arm front bush's. (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S. (3.7.B.3)

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively N/S & O/S. (3.7.B.3)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front & Rear. (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 67,547 miles

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 25 Jan 2017 67,539 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside & offside (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 61,408 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front downpipe to centre flexi (7.1.2)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear tyre starting to perish around circumference

Nearside Slight play in steering rack

Pass 19 Jan 2015 56,856 miles

front exhaust flexi worn

Pass 24 Jan 2014 52,308 miles

offside rear tyre distorted and on the limit(225/45/17)-advise renewing

Pass 19 Feb 2013 49,009 miles

corrosion in brake pipes under plastic coating(exact condition unknown)

engine light tempremental

offside rear tyre worn uneven on inner edge(225/45/17)continental

vehicle registration displayed-foreign-05-d-91106(irish)?-inspection not required of reg plates due to foreign displayed

Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,199 miles

1/2 of centre brake lamp inoperative

movement in nearside front anti roll bar link,advise renewing

offside front tyre bald on inner edge(225/45/17w),advise renewing

offside rear tyre distorted on inner edge

Pass 29 Dec 2009 34,090 miles

high level brake light 50% working

Pass 15 Jan 2009 27,007 miles
Fail 12 Jan 2009 27,007 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2008 19,659 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2008 19,653 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d) DANGEROUS

damage to outer sidewall of n/r tyre

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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BT54 GYD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BT54 GYD, 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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BT54 GYD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 January 2005.

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