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YL05 XVD

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

143,097 mi
Last recorded143,097 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 XVD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 28 Jun 2018 143,097 miles

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))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 136,478 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 133,024 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 128,743 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2015 128,688 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2014 124,841 miles

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

Pass 7 Jun 2013 119,959 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 112,557 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 102,763 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 94,643 miles

surface rust both front brake discs

surface rust both rear brake discs

Pass 19 May 2009 72,529 miles

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

Fail 19 May 2009 72,527 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2008 47,915 miles

offside front tyre side wall badly cracked

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 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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