MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
115,823 miAbove average mileage for this year
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brake pipes have protective coatings
exhaust flexi leaking-front flexi
outer sill covers fitted
Tyre has ply or cords exposed nsr tyre cracking (4.1.D.1b)
Valve stem seriously damaged osf (4.1.D.1e)
Valve stem seriously damaged osr (4.1.D.1e)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively front wiper blades (8.2.2)
brake pipes have protective coatings
exhaust flexi leaking-front flexi
outer sill covers fitted
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
both sides rear Shock absorbers slightly damping
under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded
under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
under vehicle suspension/braking components slightly corroded
under-trays and engine covers fitted obscuring some components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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DA05 BYR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
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 DA05 BYR, 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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DA05 BYR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2005.
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