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YD05 SBU

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

139,336 mi
Last recorded139,336 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SBU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2015 139,336 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 139,265 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 124,353 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 123,394 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

front steering arms slight play

Pass 13 Jul 2012 114,176 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 104,208 miles

Front brake pads worn low.

Slight blow on exhaust front flexi' pipe.

Pass 6 Jul 2010 93,669 miles

Both rear disc braking faces scored.

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

Pass 6 May 2009 81,701 miles
Fail 6 May 2009 81,701 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 69,216 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 SBU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SBU, 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 SBU registered?

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

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