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YT05 LNO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

143,603 mi
Last recorded143,603 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 143,603 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 143,603 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint Both front drop links (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Mar 2017 141,101 miles

Advise play in n,s track rod end

Pass 5 Apr 2016 135,654 miles

Engine management light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 135,654 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Engine management light on

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Apr 2015 128,083 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2014 122,132 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2013 117,851 miles

front brakes worn

Fail 22 Mar 2013 117,851 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

engine management light on

front brakes worn

Pass 5 Apr 2012 113,113 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2011 102,102 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2010 68,165 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2010 67,531 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 50,995 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)

Fail 24 Mar 2009 50,995 miles

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

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 20 Mar 2008 31,845 miles

front and rear brake pads are wearing thin

Fail 20 Mar 2008 31,845 miles

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

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

front and rear brake pads are wearing thin

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 LNO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 LNO, 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 LNO registered?

YT05 LNO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 March 2005.

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