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YD05 SHV

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

170,909 mi
Last recorded170,909 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD05 SHV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 170,909 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2019 162,574 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 152,731 miles

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

Nearside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2017 144,346 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 132,670 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2015 124,752 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 17 Mar 2015 124,745 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Mar 2014 108,372 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2013 93,211 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 83,474 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 74,982 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 24 Feb 2010 65,230 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 56,813 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 43,713 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 SHV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 SHV, 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 SHV registered?

YD05 SHV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 March 2005.

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