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DA05 BYT

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

115,399 mi
Last recorded115,399 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA05 BYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2020 115,399 miles

engine covers fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 22 Mar 2019 109,793 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Mar 2019 109,793 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2018 104,122 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 104,122 miles

Nearside Rear brake binding slightly

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 100,570 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 99,711 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2014 99,149 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 89,513 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 69,498 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 57,516 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2011 46,758 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,694 miles

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

both rear brake discs scored

Pass 6 Jun 2009 38,296 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 32,565 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 BYT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BYT, 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 BYT registered?

DA05 BYT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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