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YC05 YCE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2009
Tests1 (1 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

36,451 mi
Last recorded36,451 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2008
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

1 pass
Pass 24 Jul 2008 36,451 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 YCE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 1 MOT test with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YCE, 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 YCE registered?

YC05 YCE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 June 2005.

Is YC05 YCE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 YCE shows 1 test with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YC05 YCE have outstanding finance?

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