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YD05 LXN

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jun 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

106,009 mi
Last recorded106,009 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 LXN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2020 106,009 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2019 101,878 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 95,553 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2018 95,553 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2017 90,473 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area of backbox (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 90,336 miles

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter corroded (7.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front coil spring broken and is sitting out of cup (2.4.C.1a)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases area of backbox (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear brake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and has been getting very hot (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 84,110 miles

Both front tyres worn inner & outer edges

Pass 16 Jan 2015 77,321 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2014 69,648 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 61,782 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2013 61,782 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2012 57,385 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 44,929 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2011 44,898 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2010 34,700 miles

Offside rear brake caliper parking brake lever fails to return to fixed stop

Pass 27 Feb 2009 31,902 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,031 miles

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

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 LXN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LXN, 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 LXN registered?

YD05 LXN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2005.

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