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YC05 VTG

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

116,884 mi
Last recorded116,884 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 VTG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2016 116,884 miles

Knock on rear suspension.

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 108,806 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 108,761 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 97,938 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2013 90,611 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 82,578 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 76,265 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 66,843 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 57,090 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 46,284 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 VTG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VTG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YC05 VTG?

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What year was YC05 VTG registered?

YC05 VTG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 June 2005.

Is YC05 VTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 VTG shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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