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YC05 BUJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

84,009 mi
Last recorded84,009 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 BUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 84,009 miles

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

Pass 24 Aug 2020 81,772 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 79,205 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full exhaust system corroded

Fail 21 Aug 2019 79,205 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Upper Macpherson strut mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

full exhaust system corroded

Pass 24 Aug 2018 76,827 miles

Hydraulic leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 75,013 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2017 75,009 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2016 72,676 miles

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre inner + outer edges slightly worn and starting to crack

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 2 Aug 2016 72,675 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured shock absorber top mount (2.4.F.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Bonded suspension unit attachment fractured shock absorber top mount (2.4.F.1b)

Oil leak ()

offside rear tyre inner + outer edges slightly worn and starting to crack

rear exhaust heatshield loose

Fail 3 Aug 2015 66,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear slight wheel bind

nearside stop light 1 bulb out of 2 not working

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 3 Aug 2015 66,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

nearside front tyre outer edge worn

nearside rear slight wheel bind

nearside stop light 1 bulb out of 2 not working

offside rear tyre inner edge worn

Pass 31 Jul 2014 55,387 miles

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 55,376 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 24 Jun 2013 45,103 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 45,103 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 41,684 miles
Pass 18 May 2011 38,876 miles
Pass 8 May 2010 35,009 miles
Fail 8 May 2010 35,009 miles

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Pass 12 May 2009 31,585 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 26,684 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2008 26,684 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

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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YC05 BUJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YC05 BUJ, 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 YC05 BUJ registered?

YC05 BUJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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