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BX05 BZR

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

81,203 mi
Last recorded81,203 miles
Recorded on21 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 BZR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2019 81,203 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened And has a slight leak (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged Door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 May 2018 76,825 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 May 2018 76,820 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 72,431 miles
Pass 14 May 2016 68,880 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 65,594 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 58,523 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 51,806 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2012 43,770 miles
Pass 21 May 2011 39,644 miles
Pass 22 May 2010 32,584 miles
Fail 22 May 2010 32,584 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 19,799 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 19,503 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 15,579 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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BX05 BZR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BX05 BZR, 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 BX05 BZR registered?

BX05 BZR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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