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YD05 MPT

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

61,354 mi
Last recorded61,354 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 MPT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2019 61,354 miles
Pass 24 May 2018 58,932 miles

Both rear upper hub bushes

Pass 28 Apr 2017 54,173 miles

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 28 Apr 2017 54,171 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 23 Apr 2016 49,220 miles

Offside Rear hub bush slight play

Pass 22 May 2015 46,337 miles

all brake discs lipped

Pass 30 Apr 2014 39,954 miles
Fail 1 May 2013 36,935 miles

Bad oil leak from auxilary belt area.

Damage to nearside front outter side wall.

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside rear outter side light inop.

Pass 1 May 2013 36,935 miles

Bad oil leak from auxilary belt area.

Damage to nearside front outter side wall.

Nearside rear outter side light inop.

Pass 19 Oct 2011 29,811 miles

Oil leak

both front tyres less than 3mm tread

Fail 15 Oct 2011 29,702 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

both front tyre less than 3mm tread left

oil around bottom of engine possible leak

Pass 7 Oct 2010 22,349 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 16,207 miles

nearside front tyre worn thin on outside edge

Pass 16 Jun 2008 10,842 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 MPT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 MPT, 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 MPT registered?

YD05 MPT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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