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YP05 TEO

2005 Saab 9-3

White Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2021
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

85,916 mi
Last recorded85,916 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 TEO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2020 85,916 miles

Nearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 85,618 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2019 85,617 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 84,447 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 82,037 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Aug 2016 80,660 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 74,349 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2015 74,349 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 70,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2013 65,177 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2012 60,337 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2011 51,609 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 44,804 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 36,877 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 36,877 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 May 2008 27,824 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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YP05 TEO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in White with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YP05 TEO, 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 YP05 TEO registered?

YP05 TEO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 June 2005.

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The MOT history for YP05 TEO shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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