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YA05 PNK

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

110,583 mi
Last recorded110,583 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 PNK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2020 110,583 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2020 110,581 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jul 2019 107,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

underbody corroded

Pass 14 Aug 2018 104,104 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 102,079 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2017 102,049 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 99,980 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 93,291 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2014 88,152 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre has small cut, no chords showing, and is cracking slightly in between tread and on inner sidewall

Pass 13 Aug 2014 88,152 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

o/s/r tyre has small cut, no chords showing, and is cracking slightly in between tread and on inner sidewall

Pass 22 Jul 2013 80,231 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2013 80,230 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)

Both rear tyres cracking, no chords showing

Pass 20 Jul 2012 75,951 miles

Cut on n/s/f outer tyre sidewall, no chords exposed

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Wipers split

Pass 19 Jul 2011 68,910 miles

Small cut on n/s/f tyre sidewall, no chords showing

Pass 22 Jul 2010 60,823 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,536 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2008 39,493 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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YA05 PNK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 YA05 PNK, 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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YA05 PNK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 August 2005.

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