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YD05 SBY

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2025
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

145,469 mi
Last recorded145,469 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SBY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 145,469 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing the inside edge

Fail 16 Apr 2024 145,469 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing the inside edge

Pass 20 Apr 2023 135,946 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2023 135,613 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 133,112 miles

Boot lid slightly loose hard to open and close (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

undertrays insecure

Pass 11 Mar 2021 130,959 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

driver window not open

Fail 8 Mar 2021 130,957 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

driver window not open

Fail 29 Oct 2020 130,928 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt border line fail (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 May 2019 127,978 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 23 May 2019 127,978 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 119,844 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 118,303 miles

All brake discs surface corrosion

Slight damage nearside rear lamp

Pass 20 Jul 2015 116,799 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pipes corroding

noise on engine

slight damage nearside rear lamp

Fail 20 Jul 2015 116,799 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pipes corroding

noise on engine

slight damage nearside rear lamp

Pass 10 Jul 2014 115,651 miles

Intermittant fault on headlamp leveling warning lamp but system tested ok

Oil leak

engine noise

n/s/r cluster cracked

Fail 10 Jul 2014 115,651 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Headlamp levelling device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)

Oil leak

engine noise

n/s/r cluster cracked

Pass 24 Jul 2013 113,235 miles

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

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

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

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

cannot see inner front pads recommend wheel removal for closer inspection

exhaust corroding

Fail 23 Jul 2013 113,230 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

cannot see inner front pads recommend wheel removal for closer inspection

exhaust corroding

Pass 2 Jul 2012 109,185 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)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 109,177 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 105,401 miles

all brake discs rusty

all brake pads wearing thin

Fail 4 Aug 2011 105,394 miles

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

all brake discs rusty

all brake pads wearing thin

Pass 30 Mar 2011 99,896 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 74,428 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on the outter edge nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

Fail 17 Mar 2010 74,427 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on the outter edge nearing the legal 1.6 mm limit

Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,623 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2009 70,560 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Oct 2008 68,772 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 62,953 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

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

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

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

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

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 SBY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 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 SBY, 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 SBY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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