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YP05 THN

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

46,313 mi
Last recorded46,313 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 THN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 46,313 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2024 45,193 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2023 42,962 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2022 41,033 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2021 39,463 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 39,135 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 39,120 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2018 39,065 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 38,959 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2016 38,131 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 37,574 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 34,770 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2013 32,433 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 11 Sep 2012 29,706 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 28,673 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 26,571 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 26,571 miles

Nearside Rear Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

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

Offside Rear Hand operated control valve control cannot be moved over its full travel (3.2.1c)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 24,584 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 21,632 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 THN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 THN, 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

How do I check the history of YP05 THN?

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What year was YP05 THN registered?

YP05 THN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is YP05 THN safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP05 THN shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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