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DA05 BZF

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

111,065 mi
Last recorded111,065 miles
Recorded on16 May 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BZF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2014 111,065 miles

engine light on dash

offside rear tyre close to limmits

possible engine mounts perrished knocking under load

Pass 30 May 2013 100,705 miles

nearside and offside rack ends have slight play

Fail 30 May 2013 100,705 miles

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

nearside and offside rack ends have slight play

Pass 30 May 2012 89,996 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2011 79,849 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 31 May 2011 79,849 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 69,059 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 60,305 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

o/s & n/s rear tyres slight wear on inner edges.

Pass 14 Apr 2008 50,454 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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DA05 BZF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BZF, 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 BZF registered?

DA05 BZF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2005.

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