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RX05 YBJ

2005 Saab 93

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

189,741 mi
Last recorded189,741 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9387,233 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX05 YBJ
MakeSaab
Model93
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2022 189,741 miles

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

Fail 24 Oct 2022 189,737 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid washer jet (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Outer Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning stop light (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2021 182,019 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 176,049 miles

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 30 Jul 2019 168,922 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2018 161,381 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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))

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Fail 30 Jul 2018 161,365 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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))

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

surface corrosion to rear suspension components

Pass 12 Jul 2017 152,304 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jul 2016 144,084 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 134,188 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 127,655 miles

osf drop link slight play in ball joint, rear hub bushes slight play,

Fail 16 Jul 2014 127,644 miles

Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

osf drop link slight play in ball joint, rear hub bushes slight play,

Pass 17 Jul 2013 119,893 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2012 107,863 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osr tyre inner edge bald & close to limit

rear hub bushes slight play

slight judder on front brakes,

Fail 19 Jul 2012 107,734 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

osr tyre inner edge bald & close to limit

slight judder on front brakes,

Pass 20 Jul 2011 95,356 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 86,165 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 79,646 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 79,640 miles

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 72,834 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 72,834 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

How Reliable is the Saab 93?

Based on 5,805 MOT tests across 632 vehicles.

74.4%
Pass Rate
6,356
Miles/Year
28
Year Lifespan
632
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 218
position lamp(s) not working 122
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 98
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 80
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RX05 YBJ is a 2005 Saab 93 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Saab 93 models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.9% with a typical mileage of 87,233 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 93 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 218 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX05 YBJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 93 typically stays on UK roads for around 28 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 93 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was RX05 YBJ registered?

RX05 YBJ is a 2005 Saab 93, first registered on 27 September 2005.

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