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YD05 MGR

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2020
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

135,710 mi
Last recorded135,710 miles
Recorded on8 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 MGR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 May 2019 135,710 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2018 133,663 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on brake discs

rear tyres badly agecracked-unevenly worn on inner edges-cut in tread n/s/r

slight freying on seatbelts

suspect brake pipes starting to corrode under protective coating

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2018 133,663 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking dampness around hose to caliper (3.6.A.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

corrosion on brake discs

rear tyres badly agecracked-unevenly worn on inner edges-cut in tread n/s/r

slight freying on seatbelts

suspect brake pipes starting to corrode under protective coating

undertrays and engine covers fitted

Pass 27 Apr 2017 132,388 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

discs corroding

n/s/f tyre tread low and surface cut

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight damage on screen

undertrays and engine covers fitted

uneven tread wear and agecracking on rear tyres

Fail 18 Apr 2017 132,383 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

discs corroding

n/s/f tyre tread low and surface cut

rusting on underbody and suspension

slight corrosion on brake pipes

slight damage on screen

undertrays and engine covers fitted

uneven tread wear and agecracking on rear tyres

Pass 28 Apr 2016 130,445 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

discs corroded

front seatbelts slow returning

front tyre treads around 3mm and n/s/f tyre sidewall surface cut

pads getting low o/s/r

play in steering rack

uneven rear brake application

Fail 27 Apr 2016 130,445 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)

discs corroded

front seatbelts slow returning

front tyre treads around 3mm and n/s/f tyre sidewall surface cut

pads getting low o/s/r

play in steering rack

uneven rear brake application

Pass 5 May 2015 126,319 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs corroded-pads low o/s/r

slight damage on screen

slight weep of grease from around clip on o/s/f inner cv boot

Pass 6 May 2014 121,839 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion on rear discs-pads starting to get low

damage on screen

slight weep of grease from around clip on o/s/f inner cv boot

Pass 2 May 2013 116,626 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs starting to corrode

slight damage on screen

Fail 2 May 2013 116,626 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight damage on screen

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear discs starting to corrode

Pass 13 Apr 2012 102,635 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight corrosion on rear discs

slight damage on screen

slight play in rack

Fail 12 Apr 2012 102,635 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

corrosion on all discs

slight play in rack

Pass 4 Apr 2011 91,694 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2011 91,688 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 76,516 miles

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

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 25 Mar 2010 76,516 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

all tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2009 66,834 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2009 66,834 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2008 53,740 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 25 Apr 2008 53,738 miles

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

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

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Nearside Rear 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 MGR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 MGR, 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 MGR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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