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YR05 ONV

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

158,419 mi
Last recorded158,419 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR05 ONV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2023 158,419 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both ferrules corroded (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

all wheelarches poor

parking brake effeciency only just met

sill protectors fitted

Pass 24 Jan 2022 152,144 miles

Nearside wiper linkage worn

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

both rear backplates corroded

sill protectors fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2021 144,633 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2021 144,633 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 133,569 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jun 2019 133,568 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2018 123,408 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 121,806 miles

both rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jul 2016 115,487 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2016 115,487 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 109,679 miles

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

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

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 104,286 miles

Nearside rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket incomplete but still secure

Offside rear shock absorber upper mounting bracket fractured but still secure

Pass 16 Jul 2013 98,196 miles

os door mirror poor

os wiper blade poor

Pass 18 Jul 2012 90,798 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,566 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 70,273 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 53,903 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 42,185 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 ONV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR05 ONV, 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 ONV registered?

YR05 ONV is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 April 2005.

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