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YD05 EET

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

214,628 mi
Last recorded214,628 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 EET
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2019 214,628 miles

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

Front Headlamp has less than 1/2 LEDs not functioning both (4.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Oct 2018 207,684 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Oct 2017 202,467 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON INDICATING A FAULT

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Oct 2017 202,467 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON INDICATING A FAULT

Oil leak ()

Pass 4 Nov 2016 192,829 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front oil leak

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

front exhaust flexi pipe damaged but not leaking

Fail 4 Nov 2016 192,828 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Front oil leak

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

exhaust system corroded but not leaking

front exhaust flexi pipe damaged but not leaking

Pass 16 Nov 2015 184,214 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2014 173,100 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 159,639 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Sep 2012 150,060 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2012 150,060 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 137,043 miles

Oil leak

adv surface corrosion on rear sysp components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 27 Aug 2011 136,942 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

adv surface corrosion on rear sysp components

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 117,098 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 94,213 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic sill covers, unable ot check sill

Fail 28 Aug 2009 93,837 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

plastic sill covers unable to check

Pass 29 Aug 2008 76,998 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2008 76,973 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 EET is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 EET, 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 EET registered?

YD05 EET is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

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