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YC05 BUP

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

116,399 mi
Last recorded116,399 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 BUP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 116,399 miles

Central Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2016 106,762 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 96,952 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 86,519 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 80,438 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 80,438 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 76,298 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2011 67,683 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front & rear brake discs worn

O/S/Rear tyre distorted on inner edge.

Pass 8 Apr 2010 58,024 miles

Nearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 8 Apr 2009 46,019 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2008 34,235 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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YC05 BUP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YC05 BUP, 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 BUP registered?

YC05 BUP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 April 2005.

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The MOT history for YC05 BUP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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