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YC05 VTP

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

130,853 mi
Last recorded130,853 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2017 130,853 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 130,834 miles

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

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking flexi pipe to caliper (3.6.A.1)

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi broken (7.1.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 9 Nov 2015 127,877 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint drop link (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 15 Sep 2014 116,138 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 105,750 miles
Pass 25 May 2012 93,701 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Tyres stepped on insides.

Pass 28 May 2011 81,375 miles
Pass 26 May 2010 68,862 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 55,065 miles

Front tyres wearing edges

Rear tyres tread slightly stepped inside edges

Pass 16 May 2008 42,856 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 VTP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel 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 VTP, 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 VTP registered?

YC05 VTP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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