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YD05 EEX

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

126,398 mi
Last recorded126,398 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 EEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2015 126,398 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2015 117,416 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 104,643 miles
Pass 11 May 2013 96,912 miles

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all discs due to lack of use

Fail 8 May 2013 96,192 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

all discs due to lack of use

Pass 18 Aug 2012 93,622 miles

Engine check lamp staying on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust leaking slightly at front flexi joint an front pipe to D P F joint

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper blade split at edges

Fail 17 Aug 2012 93,597 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Engine check lamp staying on

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust leaking slightly at front flexi joint an front pipe to D P F joint

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside front wiper blade split at edges

Pass 15 Aug 2011 89,521 miles

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 85,260 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 66,921 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 66,921 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 41,972 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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YD05 EEX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YD05 EEX, 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 EEX registered?

YD05 EEX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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