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Y4 ALC

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

151,572 mi
Last recorded151,572 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY4 ALC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2016 151,572 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 136,334 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2015 136,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Feb 2014 115,879 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 104,300 miles

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

nearside rear tyre out of shape

offside rear tyre out of shape

Pass 1 Feb 2012 94,247 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 88,772 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2011 88,772 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2009 76,442 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 76,442 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 53,142 miles

Offside 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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Y4 ALC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y4 ALC, 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 Y4 ALC registered?

Y4 ALC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 December 2005.

Is Y4 ALC safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y4 ALC shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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