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YH05 KDJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

141,324 mi
Last recorded141,324 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 KDJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2018 141,324 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2018 141,324 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2017 125,818 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 125,818 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 110,501 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 108,006 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre cracking.

Pass 29 May 2014 102,809 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 May 2013 96,675 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 4 May 2012 89,889 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 85,739 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 80,050 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 68,795 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 48,988 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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YH05 KDJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 YH05 KDJ, 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 YH05 KDJ registered?

YH05 KDJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 May 2005.

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The MOT history for YH05 KDJ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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