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YL05 LLV

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2023
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

74,975 mi
Last recorded74,975 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 LLV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2022 74,975 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

general corrosion under the vehicle

Pass 13 Dec 2016 71,362 miles

both outer sills covered by body kit

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 71,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

both outer sills covered by body kit

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

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

Fail 22 Jun 2016 71,305 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 16 Jun 2015 68,844 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 66,071 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2013 61,982 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 55,247 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2011 48,951 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 48,951 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jun 2010 41,547 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2009 33,743 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 23,578 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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YL05 LLV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YL05 LLV, 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 YL05 LLV registered?

YL05 LLV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 July 2005.

Is YL05 LLV safe to buy?

The MOT history for YL05 LLV shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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