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YD05 SHJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

121,055 mi
Last recorded121,055 miles
Recorded on20 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SHJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 May 2019 121,055 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 109,831 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 18 May 2018 109,831 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2017 99,688 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2016 90,811 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 90,780 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

fuel filter corroded

oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 84,678 miles
Pass 14 May 2014 75,627 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 73,362 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Sill Covers Fitted

Pass 10 Apr 2012 70,807 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2011 66,494 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 66,494 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2010 52,448 miles

front brake discs worn

n/s/r tyre worn on inner and misshapen

o/s/r tyre worn on inner to legal limit and misshapen

Pass 7 Sep 2009 33,874 miles

slight wear and feathering on o/s/r tyre

Pass 4 Mar 2008 18,727 miles

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

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

handbrake quite high

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 SHJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SHJ, 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 SHJ registered?

YD05 SHJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 March 2005.

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