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YC05 BVW

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2023
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,235 mi
Last recorded93,235 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 BVW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2022 93,235 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2022 93,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2021 86,055 miles

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust shield a bit lose.

Pass 16 Nov 2020 84,674 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 79,511 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2019 79,498 miles

Front Coil spring fractured or broken both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens seriously defective both, no patterns (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Apr 2018 76,892 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2018 76,892 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 1 Aug 2017 76,030 miles

Offside Rear tyre has slight cracks

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 May 2016 72,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Fail 5 May 2016 72,636 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking

Offside Front tyre cracking

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 69,402 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Fail 29 Apr 2015 69,402 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Apr 2014 66,528 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2013 62,778 miles

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

Pass 28 Apr 2012 55,776 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 47,505 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 38,832 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2010 38,832 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Apr 2009 31,301 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2008 20,858 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 BVW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 BVW, 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 BVW registered?

YC05 BVW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 April 2005.

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