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YD05 SBZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Brown Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

74,524 mi
Last recorded74,524 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 74,524 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

plastic covers on both sills

slight play o/s front steering arm

Fail 12 Mar 2012 74,524 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

plastic covers on both sills

slight play o/s front steering arm

Pass 24 Mar 2011 59,154 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2010 51,351 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 44,223 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)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 37,274 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 SBZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Brown with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SBZ, 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 SBZ registered?

YD05 SBZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 March 2005.

Is YD05 SBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD05 SBZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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