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BU05 EOA

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

147,127 mi
Last recorded147,127 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 EOA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Dec 2018 147,127 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn LINK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn LINK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2017 137,650 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 137,650 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 127,267 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 117,269 miles

Rear wheel bearing has slight play REAR BOTH SIDES (2.6.2)

Fail 7 Dec 2015 117,269 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure EDGE (4.1.D.1b)

Rear wheel bearing has slight play REAR BOTH SIDES (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 115,326 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

engine management warning light on dash display

Pass 4 Nov 2014 106,707 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 9,015 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2012 83,732 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 1 Mar 2012 83,409 miles

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 72,149 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 60,808 miles

handbrake travel

Pass 17 Mar 2009 48,749 miles

osf tyre worn

Pass 11 Mar 2008 40,830 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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BU05 EOA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 BU05 EOA, 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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BU05 EOA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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