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YP05 THX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

159,911 mi
Last recorded159,911 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 THX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2019 159,911 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

covers & shields fitted

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 27 Jun 2018 151,105 miles

Nearside Front slight wheel bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

all steering & suspension components slightly corroded

oil leak but not excessive

Fail 27 Jun 2018 151,105 miles

Nearside Front slight wheel bind

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

all steering & suspension components slightly corroded

oil leak but not excessive

Pass 27 May 2017 137,936 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 121,773 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 111,488 miles

Large Oil Leak

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Shoulders

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil Level Overfilled

Power Steering Resovoir Damp

Rear Brake Pads Look Low- Mainly Offside

Pass 19 May 2015 111,488 miles

Large Oil Leak

Nearside Front Tyre Worn Shoulders

Oil Level Overfilled

Power Steering Resovoir Damp

Rear Brake Pads Look Low- Mainly Offside

Pass 8 May 2014 101,385 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 May 2014 101,385 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 May 2013 89,867 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge raised]

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge[raised]

Fail 7 May 2013 89,867 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge raised]

offside rear tyre bald on inner edge[raised]

Pass 8 May 2012 77,653 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 17 May 2011 65,449 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 27 May 2010 52,612 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2009 39,423 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 39,423 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 28,241 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 THX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YP05 THX, 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 THX registered?

YP05 THX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 June 2005.

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