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YB05 DVF

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,304 mi
Last recorded163,304 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 DVF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 163,304 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Nov 2015 162,303 miles

Fuel system component leaking through injector seals (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 138,790 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 121,861 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 104,711 miles

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Fail 15 Apr 2011 104,699 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

some corrosion on rear brake discs

Pass 15 Jun 2010 99,939 miles

rear brake discs scored

Pass 19 Jun 2009 97,341 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2009 97,341 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 76,457 miles

o/s/r tyre slightly out of shape.

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 DVF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 YB05 DVF, 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 DVF registered?

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

Is YB05 DVF safe to buy?

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