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YD55 LAE

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2018
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,029 mi
Last recorded136,029 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 LAE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2017 136,029 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 127,208 miles

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

Fail 5 Jan 2016 127,207 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat-nav bracket in centre of screen (8.3.1e)

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 119,706 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front brake pads worn thinner than o/s pads

o/s rear brake pads worn thinner than n/s pads

removed sat nav/phone bracket from centre of windscreen before test

slight run/out on all four brake discs

Pass 26 Aug 2014 119,706 miles

n/s front brake pads worn thinner than o/s pads

o/s rear brake pads worn thinner than n/s pads

removed sat nav/phone bracket from centre of windscreen before test

slight run/out on all four brake discs

Pass 6 Sep 2013 109,967 miles

n/s front tyre worn down to legal limit

o/s front tyre worn down to legal limit

o/s rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm tread depth

Fail 3 Sep 2013 109,783 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth

o/s front tyre worn down to legal limit

o/s rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm tread depth

Pass 9 Aug 2012 88,253 miles

o/s rear brake pads worn low (worn lower than n/s pads)

slight play in n/s front anti-roll bar link rod, lower ball joint & is knocking

Pass 15 Aug 2011 78,570 miles

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 68,368 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 68,368 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 3 Sep 2009 56,873 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 47,013 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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YD55 LAE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YD55 LAE, 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 YD55 LAE registered?

YD55 LAE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2005.

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