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BX05 CNV

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 May 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

123,904 mi
Last recorded123,904 miles
Recorded on3 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBX05 CNV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 May 2018 123,904 miles
Pass 15 May 2017 121,326 miles

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

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

slight play in both front wheels

Pass 18 May 2016 110,962 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2015 103,305 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

SLIGHT PLAY IN FRONT WHEEL

SUSPENSION BUSHES DETERIORATING BUT NOT RESULTING IN ANY EXCESS MOVEMENT AT TIME OF TEST

Pass 2 May 2014 96,818 miles
Fail 2 May 2014 96,818 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 20 Apr 2013 87,546 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2013 87,507 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 8 May 2012 78,673 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 76,638 miles

Oil leak

damage to offside front tyre wall

front brake discs worn

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Apr 2010 70,490 miles

EML Warning Light on

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight Play in Steering Rack

Fail 7 Apr 2010 70,490 miles

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

EML Warning Light on

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight Play in Steering Rack

Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,036 miles

sill covers fitted

undertray fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2008 47,652 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

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 CNV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CNV, 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 CNV registered?

BX05 CNV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 April 2005.

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