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YC55 CDV

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

137,321 mi
Last recorded137,321 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 CDV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 137,321 miles

Offside Rear Upper 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))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 137,321 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing loose wheel bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper 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))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 136,840 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2021 136,790 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 23 Nov 2019 121,235 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

Pass 21 Nov 2018 112,960 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 107,781 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 102,163 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2015 96,176 miles

slight play in both rear top void bushes

Fail 30 Oct 2015 96,176 miles

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

slight play in both rear top void bushes

Pass 31 Oct 2014 86,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

noise from n/s/f wheel

Pass 30 Oct 2013 79,056 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2012 70,396 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 62,490 miles

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

Fail 8 Nov 2011 62,485 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

BOTH Front Brake Discs slightly worn.

BOTH Rear Brake Discs worn.

BOTH Rear Tyres starting to perish.

Factory fitted Engine Cover.

Factory fitted Sill Covers.

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2010 43,909 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2010 32,499 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 17,546 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 3,918 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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YC55 CDV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YC55 CDV, 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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YC55 CDV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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