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YS05 ETA

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

141,204 mi
Last recorded141,204 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS05 ETA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2026 141,204 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine and gear box covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake disc has been over heated (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

under body general corrosion

Pass 28 Feb 2025 131,808 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2025 131,801 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 15 Feb 2024 127,484 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2024 127,480 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2023 122,315 miles

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 5 Mar 2022 121,196 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Upper arm , outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Feb 2021 119,504 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2020 117,868 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2019 105,025 miles

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS HAVE 50% WEAR.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2019 105,024 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure SIDEWALL (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT AND REAR BRAKE PADS HAVE 50% WEAR.

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 94,399 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SNOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT. (2.4.A.3)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 94,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SHOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT. (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive SNOCK ABSORBER TOP MOUNT. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 28 Feb 2017 86,072 miles

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 28 Feb 2017 86,072 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 25 Feb 2016 73,543 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2016 73,543 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2015 64,402 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 57,820 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s windscreen washer poor

Pass 15 Feb 2014 57,820 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

o/s windscreen washer poor

Pass 23 Feb 2013 50,886 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Feb 2013 50,886 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2012 40,367 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2011 22,800 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 12,980 miles
Pass 27 May 2009 10,624 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 10,621 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 May 2008 8,088 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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YS05 ETA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 YS05 ETA, 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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YS05 ETA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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