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YB05 DVJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2019
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

85,323 mi
Last recorded85,323 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 DVJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2018 85,323 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2017 78,102 miles

Sill protection fitted. Under body protection fitted. Engine covers fitted.

Fail 22 Jul 2017 78,102 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Sill protection fitted. Under body protection fitted. Engine covers fitted.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 64,411 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2014 56,311 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jul 2013 50,120 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2013

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2012 43,360 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2011 34,066 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 8 Jul 2011 34,066 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 28,408 miles

front registration plate slightly damaged

wiper blades starting to smear

Pass 10 Jul 2009 21,176 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 15,121 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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YB05 DVJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DVJ, 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 DVJ registered?

YB05 DVJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 4 July 2005.

Is YB05 DVJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YB05 DVJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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