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YD55 LBZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2013
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

98,631 mi
Last recorded98,631 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2012
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 LBZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2012 98,631 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 19 Sep 2011 87,870 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 73,626 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2010 73,626 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 64,155 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 52,714 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 LBZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YD55 LBZ, 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 LBZ registered?

YD55 LBZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is YD55 LBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YD55 LBZ shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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