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YR05 CYY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jun 2019
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

103,766 mi
Last recorded103,766 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 CYY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 103,766 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2017 99,514 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 93,007 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 87,007 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 77,943 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 74,195 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Nov 2013 74,187 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 65,782 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 54,458 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 47,504 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 47,504 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 14 Nov 2009 44,859 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2008 44,355 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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YR05 CYY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 YR05 CYY, 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 YR05 CYY registered?

YR05 CYY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 May 2005.

Is YR05 CYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR05 CYY shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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