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YD05 SGO

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jun 2027
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

73,692 mi
Last recorded73,692 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2026 73,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower FLOOR BRACE CORROSION

Offside Front Lower FLOOR BRACE CORROSION

Pass 28 Feb 2024 71,123 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

corrosion

Pass 9 May 2023 69,758 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

general corrosion

Pass 11 May 2022 66,489 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

rear shock absorber top mountings corroded

Fail 11 May 2022 66,486 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

n/s/f fog lamp inoperative

rear shock absorber top mountings corroded

Pass 12 May 2021 63,462 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 61,837 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 9 Dec 2019 61,832 miles

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 May 2018 59,624 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2018 59,624 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2017 58,593 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 56,208 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2015 52,927 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2014 48,618 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 43,709 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 38,338 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 32,350 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2010 26,023 miles

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

n/s/f tyre cracking on tread no cords visable

o/s/f tyre has cut, cracking in tread no cords visable

Pass 1 May 2009 20,727 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2008 15,298 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 SGO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 SGO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD05 SGO registered?

YD05 SGO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 April 2005.

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