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YC05 YCV

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2021
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,671 mi
Last recorded190,671 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 YCV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2019 190,671 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 176,189 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2010 54,769 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 54,767 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 41,503 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 29,452 miles

near side rack end slight play

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 YCV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YCV, 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 YCV registered?

YC05 YCV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 June 2005.

Is YC05 YCV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YC05 YCV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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