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BU05 EOK

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

184,312 mi
Last recorded184,312 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2014 184,312 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2014 184,286 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 179,972 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jan 2013 158,167 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2013 158,097 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2012 137,217 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2011 131,069 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2011 124,522 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 98,099 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2009 88,604 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2009 88,580 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 68,904 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 EOK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BU05 EOK, 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 BU05 EOK registered?

BU05 EOK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 April 2005.

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The MOT history for BU05 EOK shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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