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A2 RYT

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

93,084 mi
Last recorded93,084 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA2 RYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2025 93,084 miles

Drive belt worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2024 89,691 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2023 84,980 miles

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))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Aug 2022 79,828 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2022 79,823 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 23 Aug 2021 74,137 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2020 70,498 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2019 67,294 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays restricting view of underside of vehicle

Fail 26 Apr 2019 67,287 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.50 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

undertrays restricting view of underside of vehicle

Pass 26 Apr 2018 65,062 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 65,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Apr 2017 62,364 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear perished sidewalls

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 59,650 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 56,908 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 52,702 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2013 49,481 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 45,598 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 39,359 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 33,523 miles

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 4 Feb 2009 26,373 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2009 26,373 miles

Nearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 20,825 miles

Nearside Rear 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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A2 RYT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 A2 RYT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was A2 RYT registered?

A2 RYT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

Is A2 RYT safe to buy?

The MOT history for A2 RYT shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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