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YD05 LYF

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,695 mi
Last recorded149,695 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 LYF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2015 149,695 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 132,308 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2014 124,521 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)

Fail 31 Jan 2014 124,460 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.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)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 117,234 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 108,853 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 98,941 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 98,819 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2010 88,449 miles

f/n/s seatbelt retraction slightly slow

Fail 27 Mar 2010 88,449 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

f/n/s seatbelt retraction slightly slow

Pass 2 Apr 2009 78,602 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s/r indicator bulb going white

slight play in n/s/f wheel

Pass 1 Apr 2008 53,417 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 LYF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LYF, 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 LYF registered?

YD05 LYF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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