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BW05 JYX

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2020
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,033 mi
Last recorded125,033 miles
Recorded on18 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW05 JYX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Apr 2019 125,033 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rose joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 116,825 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 105,976 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 95,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 13 May 2016 95,949 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2016 95,704 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 82,289 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 71,175 miles

both front and o/s/r tyres starting to get low

both front tyres walls cut

Fail 25 Feb 2013 61,015 miles

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

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 25 Feb 2013 61,015 miles

n/s/r tyre wall damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2012 51,150 miles

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

n/s/r tyre cut

Fail 8 Mar 2012 51,150 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre cut

Pass 18 Mar 2011 42,913 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 42,913 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2010 36,817 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 38,971 miles

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 30,583 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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BW05 JYX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JYX, 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 BW05 JYX registered?

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

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