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YT05 LPN

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1985cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2025
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

48,808 mi
Last recorded48,808 miles
Recorded on5 Apr 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT05 LPN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,985cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Apr 2024 48,808 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

rear reg plate slightly insecure

Fail 3 Apr 2024 48,796 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

hand brake has little reserve travel

rear reg plate slightly insecure

Pass 30 Mar 2023 48,506 miles

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 48,459 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2022 48,459 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2021 47,943 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2021 47,941 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 47,903 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2018 47,774 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2017 47,347 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 47,171 miles

Centre plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 42,955 miles

both rear tyres cracking in tread but not through to cords

enginge has oil leak

Fail 7 Mar 2015 42,955 miles

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)

both rear tyres cracking in tread but not through to cords

enginge has oil leak

n/s/r tyre has screw in tread

Pass 28 Feb 2014 40,508 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 40,508 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 38,012 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2012 35,260 miles

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 4 Oct 2010 28,937 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,861 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 2 Sep 2008 18,498 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2008 16,638 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 LPN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,985cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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