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C17 BOU

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jul 2026
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

98,508 mi
Last recorded98,508 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC17 BOU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2025 98,508 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2025 98,488 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative drivers air bag warning light on [at time of testing] (7.1.5 (c))

Front Headlamp not working on main beam front both n/s o/s head light main beam not working on switch [at time of testing] (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer not working front n/s o/s windscreen washers not working [pump not working] (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements rear o/s parking brake showing low effort at wheel (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 May 2023 97,090 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2023 97,025 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Apr 2022 94,928 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2021 92,572 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 May 2019 87,945 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear number plate lights flashing when turned off

Pass 4 May 2018 87,097 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 84,995 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 80,382 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 74,856 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)

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

Pass 8 May 2015 74,856 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 67,029 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 67,029 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2013 60,406 miles

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 15 Apr 2013 60,406 miles

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

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

o/s/r tyre feathering on inner edge

Fail 30 Mar 2012 51,703 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 51,703 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 39,003 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 32,939 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 32,939 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 25,493 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 24,862 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

nearside front tyre outer edge wearing

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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C17 BOU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 C17 BOU, 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 C17 BOU registered?

C17 BOU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 October 2005.

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