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DC05 BVM

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

142,047 mi
Last recorded142,047 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDC05 BVM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2025 142,047 miles

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess BOTTOM MOUNT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Fail 29 Aug 2025 142,045 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel SPONGEY PEDAL (1.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced no beam image (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn DROP LINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine mounting damaged but not to excess BOTTOM MOUNT (6.1.8 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2024 137,122 miles

Slight travel to foot pedal.

Fail 12 Sep 2024 137,121 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.159 (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Sep 2023 131,196 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2023 131,195 miles

Emissions unable to be completed REAR EXHAUST BLOCKED COULD NOT PUT PROBE IN EXHAUST (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced NO BEAM IMAGE (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

BRAKE PEDAL SPONGY

Nearside Front 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))

REAR BOX BLOCKED

Pass 7 Sep 2022 126,082 miles

poss.rear exhaust blocked

brake pedal spongy

Pass 6 Sep 2021 121,299 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2021 121,297 miles

Brake master cylinder defective but brake still operating (1.1.10 (b) (i))

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with yellow crayon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Marked with yellow crayon. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 13 May 2020 113,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 11 Oct 2019 107,606 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 95,259 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 81,401 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 70,298 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2015 61,221 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 54,054 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2014 54,054 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 46,767 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2013 46,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 39,474 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake discs worn

Fail 20 Nov 2012 39,474 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear brake discs worn

Pass 22 Nov 2011 34,452 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 26,305 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2010 26,303 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 6 May 2009 22,000 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 17,973 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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DC05 BVM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 DC05 BVM, 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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DC05 BVM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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