MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
143,097 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Electronic power steering not working (2.6 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn radius arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Battery insecure (1.9.1)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
o/s drive shaft support bearing casing slight damage
rear exhaust shields insecure
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
battery loose
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres wearing on edges
surface rust both front brake discs
surface rust both rear brake discs
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside rear tyre
offside front tyre side wall badly cracked
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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YL05 XVD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,898cc diesel 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 XVD, 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 YL05 XVD registered?
YL05 XVD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 December 2005.
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