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YD05 EEB

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

142,431 mi
Last recorded142,431 miles
Recorded on24 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 EEB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Apr 2018 142,431 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all front constant velocity joint gaiters damp with fluid

both front hub assembly's damp with fluid

oil leak from engine area

Fail 23 Apr 2018 142,430 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking leaking at banjo bolt (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all front constant velocity joint gaiters damp with fluid

both front hub assembly's damp with fluid

oil leak from engine area

Pass 1 Nov 2016 138,487 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 25 Oct 2016 138,485 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 5 Jul 2016 138,378 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45X17 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bush ( boomerang arm ) (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45X17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement inner and outer bush ( boomerang arm ) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (8.2.2)

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

both headlamps tarnishing

front brake pads worn low

nearside rear wheel bearing not checked due to brake binding

offside and nearside front brake disks worn and corroding

offside and nearside front suspension legs corroding

Pass 22 Aug 2015 135,076 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2014 123,792 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2013 106,486 miles

n/s/f slight bulge in tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2012 96,535 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 96,535 miles

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

Pass 12 May 2011 85,357 miles
Pass 3 May 2010 73,396 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

slight play at nearside and offside steering rack tie rod ends(inner)

Pass 5 May 2009 54,553 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 41,984 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 41,984 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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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YD05 EEB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YD05 EEB, 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 YD05 EEB registered?

YD05 EEB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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