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BU05 EOR

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

74,078 mi
Last recorded74,078 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 EOR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2026 74,078 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 9 Aug 2025 74,030 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2025 74,025 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 29 Jul 2024 73,994 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2024 73,994 miles

Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 73,772 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 73,347 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2021 71,756 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2020 68,447 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2019 65,348 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 62,131 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2018 62,131 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jun 2017 58,395 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2016 55,364 miles

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

Pass 27 Jun 2015 51,984 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2014 49,621 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak

sill covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2013 46,927 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Jun 2012 43,984 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Jun 2011 40,913 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2010 37,706 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2009 33,820 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 31,093 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 25,749 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 EOR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 EOR, 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 BU05 EOR registered?

BU05 EOR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

Is BU05 EOR safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 EOR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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