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BW05 JYT

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2016
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

118,322 mi
Last recorded118,322 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 JYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2015 118,322 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Jul 2015 118,322 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jul 2014 107,484 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2014 107,484 miles

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 94,708 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 94,708 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 83,910 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 17 Aug 2011 70,404 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 59,778 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2009 48,843 miles

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

Screw in O/S/R tyre

Pass 2 Aug 2008 37,291 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2008 37,269 miles

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

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

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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BW05 JYT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 BW05 JYT, 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 BW05 JYT registered?

BW05 JYT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 August 2005.

Is BW05 JYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW05 JYT shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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