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YT05 LNR

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

120,441 mi
Last recorded120,441 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LNR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 120,441 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2016 108,652 miles

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

Fail 6 Dec 2016 108,652 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Coolant leak radiator leaking ()

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

Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,089 miles

general corrosion to underside of vehicle and various suspension components

slight oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 89,781 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Middle exhaust bracket rotted off.

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 17 Oct 2014 89,781 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Middle exhaust bracket rotted off.

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

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,702 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 75,991 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,543 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2010 55,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2009 42,536 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,069 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 LNR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LNR, 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 LNR registered?

YT05 LNR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 15 March 2005.

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