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YT05 LMO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

56,476 mi
Last recorded56,476 miles
Recorded on17 Apr 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LMO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026 56,476 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2025 56,302 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2024 55,809 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2024 55,809 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2020 55,063 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2019 54,145 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2019 54,145 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,715 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2017 52,975 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 52,975 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Jun 2016 51,568 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 49,167 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2014 48,150 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 46,625 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 44,691 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2011 43,831 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 10 Jun 2010 40,684 miles

Nearside rear tyre,outer sidewall is cut.

Pass 16 Jun 2009 36,340 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2008 31,017 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 LMO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 LMO, 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 LMO registered?

YT05 LMO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 March 2005.

Is YT05 LMO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 LMO shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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