MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,710 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
all tyres wearing on inner edge
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
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
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)
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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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