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BU05 EOW

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2015
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,822 mi
Last recorded114,822 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU05 EOW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2014 114,822 miles

both the rear tyres are approaching the minimum and are out of shape on the inside edges

Pass 26 Feb 2013 106,299 miles

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inside edge

offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

Fail 25 Feb 2013 106,290 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

nearside rear tyre slightly out of shape on the inside edge

offside rear tyre approaching the wear bars

Pass 22 Feb 2012 97,771 miles

both the rear tyres are becoming slightly out of shape on the inside edges

Pass 28 Feb 2011 87,757 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both rear tyres are slightly out of shape

Pass 4 Mar 2010 72,593 miles

nearside rear trailing arm bush becoming unbonded

Pass 9 Mar 2009 61,683 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 47,840 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 EOW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 EOW, 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 EOW registered?

BU05 EOW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

Is BU05 EOW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BU05 EOW shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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