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BU05 OFW

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,955 mi
Last recorded116,955 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2022 116,955 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Surface Corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Nearside and Offside has some surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2022 116,502 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened highly corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides, trailing arm brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle suspension nearly to dirty to test

Fail 18 Feb 2022 116,499 miles

Emissions not tested due to misfire (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system connection to caliper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened highly corroded/flaking (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both sides, trailing arm brackets (5.3.3 (b) (i))

vehicle suspension nearly to dirty to test

Pass 16 Feb 2021 114,701 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Feb 2021 114,699 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both lights very cloudy affecting pattern (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 113,138 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes cracking/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Feb 2020 113,134 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides, lights very cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre very perished with deep cuts in side walls, recommend replacement (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all rear bushes cracking/worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Tyre obviously under inflated all tyres (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 12 Feb 2019 110,602 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights cloudy

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Feb 2019 110,591 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle os lagging (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both trailing arm bushes cracked (5.3.4 (a) (i))

headlights cloudy

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2018 108,725 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 108,725 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Offside Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 106,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 103,762 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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 99,231 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 96,762 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 93,662 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2013 93,658 miles

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

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

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2012 91,230 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 88,586 miles

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

Pass 19 Feb 2010 86,283 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2010 86,283 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 OFW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OFW, 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 OFW registered?

BU05 OFW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 July 2005.

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