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YC05 VSE

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

164,903 mi
Last recorded164,903 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 VSE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 164,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 16 Nov 2020 164,903 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2019 147,813 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 May 2018 137,704 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

windscreen wiper blades worn/main beam switch worn

Fail 17 May 2018 137,704 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear tyre tread low on inner edge

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall damaged

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

windscreen wiper blades worn/main beam switch worn

Pass 2 May 2017 124,166 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 20 Apr 2016 121,263 miles

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but function not impaired.

Fail 8 Apr 2016 121,253 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear light cluster damaged but function not impaired.

coolent leaking

Pass 29 Jun 2015 119,117 miles

n/s/r light cluster damaged.

Pass 30 Jun 2014 113,628 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2013 109,449 miles

n/s/r light cluster slightley damaged.

Fail 24 Jun 2013 109,449 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

n/s/r light cluster slightley damaged.

Pass 15 Jun 2012 101,744 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 101,744 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Jun 2011 86,205 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 77,067 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2010 77,067 miles

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

Pass 8 Jun 2009 63,101 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 51,329 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 51,329 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 VSE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VSE, 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 VSE registered?

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

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