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YS05 ETF

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

153,678 mi
Last recorded153,678 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2020 153,678 miles

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2019 151,919 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2018 148,618 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Oct 2017 138,161 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 127,944 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 115,396 miles

Fuel filter rotten

Fail 14 Oct 2015 115,396 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fuel filter rotten

Pass 21 Oct 2014 65,720 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2014 65,720 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2013 90,543 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 90,543 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 78,135 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2012 78,022 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2011 65,567 miles

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 54,236 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 38,752 miles

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 6 Oct 2008 23,830 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 ETF 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 76.5%.

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 YS05 ETF, 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 YS05 ETF registered?

YS05 ETF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 16 August 2005.

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