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DA05 BZD

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,924 mi
Last recorded93,924 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BZD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2017 93,924 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 92,634 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge both (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2015 90,966 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 16 May 2014 88,839 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2013 87,255 miles
Fail 17 May 2013

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 76,230 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 75,980 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jun 2011 65,550 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 61,429 miles

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Rear Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 56,296 miles

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

Pass 5 Jun 2008 50,948 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside 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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DA05 BZD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 DA05 BZD, 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 DA05 BZD registered?

DA05 BZD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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