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YD05 LXA

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jun 2024
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,900 mi
Last recorded145,900 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 LXA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2023 145,900 miles

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front shock gaitors split

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear slight play suspension

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches all suspension axle subframe strut tops floors chassis trailing arm mtgs inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Jun 2023 145,899 miles

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front shock gaitors split

Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear slight play suspension

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

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arches all suspension axle subframe strut tops floors chassis trailing arm mtgs inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2023 145,898 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function top mtgs damaged both (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting damaged and seriously weakened both trailing arm mountings corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills inner sills floors suspension inner arches subframe axle trailing arms etc (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn deteriorating (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jan 2021 144,259 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2021 144,256 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 1 Aug 2019 138,787 miles

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

fuel filter corroded

not checked outer sills due to body trims

Pass 18 Jun 2018 128,090 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

corrosion to OS & NS inner sills

Pass 19 Jul 2017 115,309 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 102,397 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2016 102,320 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 May 2015 90,989 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside rear tyre cracking on inside side wall

Pass 16 May 2014 79,918 miles

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

Fail 29 Apr 2014 79,573 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Apr 2013 69,762 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 69,759 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2012 65,243 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2012 65,243 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2011 55,007 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2011 55,007 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 46,570 miles

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

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from crankshaft pulley seal

Pass 27 Feb 2009 38,564 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 29,773 miles

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s/f tyre wall as gauges in it but not down to cords

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 LXA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 LXA, 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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YD05 LXA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 March 2005.

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