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YH05 XLC

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2015
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

66,561 mi
Last recorded66,561 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 XLC
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2014 66,561 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2014 66,561 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 May 2013 63,497 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 58,501 miles

Offside front coil spring pigs tale broken.

Pass 26 May 2011 52,785 miles
Pass 28 May 2010 47,483 miles
Pass 29 May 2009 41,900 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2008 36,118 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 361,406 miles

Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

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 XLC is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XLC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YH05 XLC registered?

YH05 XLC is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 April 2005.

Is YH05 XLC safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH05 XLC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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