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BU05 EOO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2019
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

104,218 mi
Last recorded104,218 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 EOO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2018 104,218 miles

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

Pass 4 Feb 2017 86,532 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2016 78,102 miles

Oil Leak

Pass 14 Feb 2015 70,683 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 63,144 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front top suspension mount bearing tight

Pass 16 Feb 2013 56,616 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 49,966 miles

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r brake light malfunction lamp on (bulb in working order)

various body damage

Fail 6 Mar 2012 49,966 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

o/s/f tyre worn to 3mm

o/s/r brake light malfunction lamp on (bulb in working order)

various body damage

Pass 7 Mar 2011 40,136 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2010 32,918 miles

slight cracking to o/s/r & n/s/r tyre tread face

Pass 26 Mar 2009 24,264 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 17,651 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 EOO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 EOO, 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 EOO registered?

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

Is BU05 EOO safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 EOO shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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