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YT05 LMU

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

65,895 mi
Last recorded65,895 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 65,895 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2025 65,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2024 65,344 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45/17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 64,982 miles

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 May 2023 64,982 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear brake discs have surface corrosion

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 May 2022 63,008 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2021 61,391 miles

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view CHIP IN SCREEN (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2020 58,304 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing IN TREAD (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Jul 2019 56,001 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2018 55,113 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2018 55,113 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jul 2017 51,928 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 13 Jul 2016 47,978 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2015 41,533 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2014 38,002 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2013 35,194 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2013 35,194 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 29,704 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 7 Jul 2011 24,414 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Plastic sill trims fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2010 20,595 miles

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

Pass 20 May 2009 15,232 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 13,007 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 LMU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LMU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YT05 LMU registered?

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

Is YT05 LMU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT05 LMU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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