MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,613 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
Exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
Offside Front Headlamp lens deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.4a)
BOTH headlights seem dim and Light output slightly reduced
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
BOTH headlights seem dim and Light output slightly reduced
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
outer sill covers fitted , not allowing a full inspection
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
engine light on
slight wear in n/s/r top suspension joint
slight wear in op/s/r top suspension joint
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
engine light on
slight wear in n/s/r top suspension joint
slight wear in op/s/r top suspension joint
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
engine light on
Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)
engine light on
all tyres slightly perished
engine light on
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (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)
Front Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nail in nearside rear tyre
all four tyres perished
rear indicators faded
Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
rear indicators faded
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YD05 SDO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.
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 SDO, 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 SDO registered?
YD05 SDO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 March 2005.
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