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YD05 SGV

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

123,569 mi
Last recorded123,569 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SGV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 123,569 miles

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2024 122,345 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Mar 2023 120,604 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2022 115,986 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 106,200 miles

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

Pass 17 Mar 2020 101,009 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2019 90,452 miles

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has slight leak

Offside Front shocker casing badly corroded

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

oil leaks

Fail 25 Mar 2019 90,452 miles

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

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Inner cv boot has slight leak

Offside Front shocker casing badly corroded

hand brake lever has little reserve travel

oil leaks

Pass 8 Mar 2018 80,195 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Mar 2018 80,190 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 72,386 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2016 67,887 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2015 61,065 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 13 Mar 2015 61,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 51,502 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 14 Mar 2014 51,502 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Mar 2013 41,869 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 30,267 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 17 Feb 2011 27,045 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2010 23,390 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 17,092 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 11,984 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 SGV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SGV, 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 SGV registered?

YD05 SGV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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