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YD05 LWT

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

94,859 mi
Last recorded94,859 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 LWT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Nov 2022 94,859 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 24 Jun 2021 94,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

Pass 10 May 2019 92,830 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 May 2019 92,830 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2018 92,479 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2018 92,479 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2017 88,847 miles

both headlamp lenses have detorated

exhaust is rusty

front number plate has detorated

oil leak noted possible from r/n/s top of engine

r/o/s tyre is punctured

Fail 12 Jun 2017 88,847 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

both headlamp lenses have detorated

exhaust is rusty

front number plate has detorated

oil leak noted possible from r/n/s top of engine

r/o/s brake pads appear low

r/o/s tyre is punctured

Pass 25 May 2016 83,751 miles

exhaust is rusty

oil leak

wipers are poor

Pass 18 May 2015 77,645 miles

exhaust is rusty

front tyres worn to 3mm and worn at outer edge

r/o/s tyre is poor in tread, badly perished and curbed

steering rack u/j is worn

Fail 18 May 2015 77,644 miles

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

exhaust is rusty

front discs are badly worn and pads appear 80 % worn

front tyres worn to 3mm and worn at outer edge

r/o/s tyre is poor in tread, badly perished and curbed

rear discs are badly worn and o/s pads are low !

steering rack u/j is worn

Pass 12 Jun 2014 72,572 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs badly worn and pads appear 50% worn

r/o/s tyre badly curbed and perished replace A,S,A,P !

rear discs worn and o/s pad is low

Pass 25 Apr 2013 65,420 miles

exhaust rusty

f/n/s tyre worn to 3mm

front discs worn

r/o/s tyre perished

rear tyres curbed

Pass 5 Apr 2012 57,173 miles

exhaust rusty

f/o/s tyre worn to 3mm

front discs worn

Pass 27 Apr 2011 50,863 miles

exhaust rusty

front discs worn

Pass 8 Feb 2010 44,244 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2010 44,241 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

nearside front tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 28 Mar 2009 30,366 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2008 21,542 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 LWT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LWT, 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 LWT registered?

YD05 LWT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 March 2005.

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