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YD05 EFE

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

125,560 mi
Last recorded125,560 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2014 125,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

rear tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 4 Feb 2013 102,021 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 15 Feb 2012 87,272 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 73,636 miles

windscreen has light scratch in zone B not in drivers view

Pass 8 Feb 2010 62,403 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 55,287 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 53,275 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2009 53,275 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

slight play in both rack ends

Pass 18 Mar 2008 42,558 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 EFE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YD05 EFE, 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 EFE registered?

YD05 EFE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

Is YD05 EFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 EFE shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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