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YD05 EEH

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2023
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

168,246 mi
Last recorded168,246 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 EEH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2022 168,246 miles

Offside Front brake fluid reservoir sealing cap damaged

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view multiple chips in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 164,514 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Zone b (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2020 162,878 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2020 162,878 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 160,044 miles

Windscreen damaged in zone b

Pass 27 Apr 2017 157,128 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

heat shield above back box loose

Pass 26 Apr 2016 154,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Apr 2016 154,337 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front brake binding

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 149,436 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake binding

Fail 14 Apr 2015 149,429 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front brake binding

Pass 2 Apr 2014 141,003 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2013 131,127 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2012 125,908 miles

Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 125,908 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 117,955 miles

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

Fail 29 Jun 2011 117,955 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 111,863 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 103,807 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2009 103,807 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 89,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 89,919 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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 EEH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 EEH, 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 EEH registered?

YD05 EEH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 March 2005.

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