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YT05 LLZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jul 2018
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

144,838 mi
Last recorded144,838 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LLZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2017 144,838 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2016 129,813 miles

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

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Jul 2016 129,813 miles

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

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2015 127,543 miles

Nearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Offside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Pass 24 May 2013 117,180 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 116,764 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2010 108,146 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)

front discs have corrision on surface edge

rear discs has corrosion on surface

slighty play in steering arms

Pass 10 Mar 2009 89,370 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 80,829 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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YT05 LLZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 YT05 LLZ, 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 YT05 LLZ registered?

YT05 LLZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 18 March 2005.

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