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YC05 VRY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

104,556 mi
Last recorded104,556 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 104,556 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2018 104,556 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 94,147 miles

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

nearside and offside rear top hub mountings have slight free play

offside front top mounting has slight tightness in the bearing

offside rear tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Fail 6 Nov 2017 94,147 miles

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

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

nearside and offside rear top hub mountings have slight free play

offside front top mounting has slight tightness in the bearing

offside rear tyre on the legal limit 1.6mm

Pass 27 Feb 2016 77,863 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2015 71,431 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 69,380 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2013 64,727 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 60,741 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Fail 17 May 2012 60,741 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Oil leak

Pass 16 May 2011 56,678 miles
Fail 12 May 2011 56,664 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 May 2010 52,862 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 May 2009 48,876 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 44,635 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 VRY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 VRY, 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 VRY registered?

YC05 VRY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

Is YC05 VRY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 VRY shows 15 tests with a 73.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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