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Y40 TAO

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

51,669 mi
Last recorded51,669 miles
Recorded on27 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY40 TAO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 May 2020 51,669 miles
Fail 26 May 2020 51,669 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 47,263 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 45,164 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

windscreen light scratch in zone a

windscreen wiper blades slightly split/worn

Fail 6 Nov 2017 45,149 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)

windscreen light scratch in zone a

windscreen wiper blades slightly split/worn

Pass 15 Sep 2016 44,034 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Fail 15 Sep 2016 44,034 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 42,770 miles

both front tyres aprox.3mm tread left

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 22 Aug 2014 41,384 miles

front brake discs slightly corroded

Pass 26 Jul 2013 39,541 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 35,908 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2012 35,908 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jul 2011 32,038 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2011 32,038 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 27,735 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2010 25,976 miles

nearside front tyre tread waering low on edges

Pass 19 Mar 2009 14,336 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 13,390 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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Y40 TAO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 Y40 TAO, 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 Y40 TAO registered?

Y40 TAO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 April 2005.

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