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YC05 BVN

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2020
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

88,531 mi
Last recorded88,531 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 88,531 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 77,344 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2017 65,401 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside discs pitted (3.5.1i)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 53,304 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flex joint (7.1.2)

Rear bumper ha slight damage

Pass 9 Apr 2015 45,970 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 36,771 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 36,771 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2013 31,625 miles
Pass 28 May 2012 22,964 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 16,435 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 15,632 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 15,192 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 BVN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 BVN, 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 BVN registered?

YC05 BVN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 April 2005.

Is YC05 BVN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 BVN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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