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YD05 LXX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,320 mi
Last recorded106,320 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 LXX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 106,320 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear top joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 May 2018 106,318 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements Both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear top joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 May 2017 97,833 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 26 May 2017 97,831 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 13 Apr 2016 87,855 miles

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

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

Fail 4 May 2015 82,207 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 May 2015 82,207 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 May 2014 75,134 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2013 74,785 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s n/s rear brake discs rusted edges.

Pass 18 May 2012 69,203 miles

Drivers seat belt slow to retract

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

o/s n/s rear brake disc edges rusted

Pass 30 Mar 2011 61,202 miles

child seats fitted too o/s n/s rear seats.

o/s front seat belt slow to retract.

o/s n/s rear brake discs rusted edges.

slight play in o/s n/s rear upper arm bushes.

slight play in o/s n/s sterring tie rods.

Pass 29 Apr 2010 52,088 miles

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

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

o/s front seat belt slow too retract.

o/s n/s rear brake discs rusted/pitted edges.

o/s rear tyre perished.

Fail 15 Apr 2010 52,083 miles

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

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

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

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

o/s front seat belt slow too retract.

o/s n/s rear brake discs rusted/pitted edges.

o/s rear tyre perished.

Pass 6 Apr 2009 43,897 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 43,897 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 34,064 miles

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

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

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 LXX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LXX, 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 LXX registered?

YD05 LXX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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