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YT05 LNH

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

200,340 mi
Last recorded200,340 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2020 200,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 200,338 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 192,207 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight damage to both front tyre treads

Fail 4 Apr 2019 192,207 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

slight damage to both front tyre treads

Pass 27 Apr 2018 185,009 miles

Offside Rear coil spring worn weak (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 18 Apr 2018 185,006 miles

Emissions not tested leak on system (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn weak (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 174,807 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixi pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Fail 7 Apr 2017 174,619 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flixi pipe (7.1.2)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 30 Mar 2016 164,587 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexible (7.1.2)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 155,598 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2015 155,597 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

centre exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 18 Apr 2014 139,790 miles

slight play n.s.f wheel bearing (doesnt adjust)

Fail 2 Apr 2014 139,639 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Apr 2013 128,346 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 12 Apr 2012 120,834 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 120,834 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 112,457 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 112,211 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front 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 30 Mar 2010 104,628 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 91,443 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 72,899 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 LNH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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

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