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YH05 XLB

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

95,704 mi
Last recorded95,704 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XLB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2025 95,704 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2024 94,206 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2023 91,807 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear half of chassis and related component corroded

sill covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2023 91,807 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides rear sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

rear half of chassis and related component corroded

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Mar 2022 88,498 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sills slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly crroded (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill slightly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing slightly corroded (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Mar 2021 85,287 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 82,654 miles

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

Fail 16 Mar 2020 82,652 miles

Front Brake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 77,594 miles

oil leak from engine and transmission area

Pass 6 Mar 2018 72,023 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 5 Mar 2018 72,022 miles

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 66,943 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn & lipped-Advise Replacement (3.5.1i)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 61,027 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 52,266 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 44,757 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 38,567 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 34,008 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2011 29,115 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 24,556 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 20,587 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2008 16,569 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 XLB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 XLB, 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 XLB registered?

YH05 XLB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 March 2005.

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