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YB05 DVC

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,283 mi
Last recorded115,283 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 DVC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2017 115,283 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2016 107,128 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 100,630 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 96,904 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear lever stiff

Fail 21 Feb 2014 96,904 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

gear lever stiff

Pass 15 May 2013 90,059 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 May 2013 90,059 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

both front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play in steering rack

Pass 1 May 2012 77,266 miles

Emissions to low for a reading.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear tyre showing signs of being run flat on inner sidewall.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 May 2012 77,266 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Emissions to low for a reading.

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside rear tyre showing signs of being run flat on inner sidewall.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 May 2011 63,078 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2010 45,659 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 39,842 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 39,827 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 29,426 miles

Chunk missing from outer sidewall of nearside front tyre. No cords exposed

Cut in outer sidewall of nearside rear tyre. No cords exposed

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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YB05 DVC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YB05 DVC, 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 YB05 DVC registered?

YB05 DVC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 June 2005.

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