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YN05 NVH

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

127,436 mi
Last recorded127,436 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN05 NVH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2018 127,436 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Oct 2018 127,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper excessively weakened by corrosion (1.1.16 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

General corrosion to underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 123,183 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside rear brake caliper retaining spring bent

Fail 17 Oct 2017 123,179 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

crack in windscreen not in drivers view

front brake discs corroded on inner face

offside rear brake caliper retaining spring bent

Pass 18 Oct 2016 116,440 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 115,143 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 111,062 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2014 111,061 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 107,537 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Sep 2013 107,537 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 103,005 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2012 102,997 miles

Inner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

deep cut in o/s/r tyre tread

exhaust corroded

exhaust heatsheild insecure

n/s/r brake pads on legal limit at time of test only needs attention asap

o/s/r brake disc badly scored just passed at time of test needs attention asap

Pass 21 Mar 2011 90,523 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 80,129 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 63,916 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Apr 2008 46,745 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2008 46,370 miles

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

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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YN05 NVH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YN05 NVH, 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 YN05 NVH registered?

YN05 NVH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 March 2005.

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