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YD05 LWS

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

107,100 mi
Last recorded107,100 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 LWS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2019 107,100 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 31 Jul 2019 107,100 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Jul 2018 99,151 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2018 99,151 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 87,651 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 85,621 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 82,795 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2015 82,795 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2014 78,566 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 10 Jun 2014 78,566 miles
Pass 31 May 2013 73,293 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 69,585 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 60,958 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2010 51,736 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 43,980 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 20 Mar 2009 43,980 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 30,883 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 LWS is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 LWS, 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 LWS registered?

YD05 LWS is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

Is YD05 LWS safe to buy?

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