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68 EYS

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

88,227 mi
Last recorded88,227 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration68 EYS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 88,227 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2016 87,426 miles

Nearside Rear TOP SHOCKER MOUNT CRACKED

Pass 14 Oct 2014 86,803 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2013 84,811 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2012 83,418 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2011 81,525 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2010 78,215 miles

Oil leak

Pass 29 Oct 2010 125,316 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2010 125,316 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Dec 2008 47,438 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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68 EYS is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 68 EYS, 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 68 EYS registered?

68 EYS is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

Is 68 EYS safe to buy?

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