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YU05 TWY

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

130,786 mi
Last recorded130,786 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 TWY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2014 130,786 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2014 131,760 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Apr 2013 105,889 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 105,889 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Engine Managment light illuminated

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

Pass 7 Apr 2012 96,335 miles

Both front tyres worn outer tread areas.

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Fail 7 Apr 2012 96,335 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Both front tyres worn outer tread areas.

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

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

Sill covers fitted.

Pass 31 Mar 2011 90,249 miles

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

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

offside and nearside rear suspension bushes contain slight play

Pass 9 Apr 2010 86,236 miles

see previous vt32

Fail 31 Mar 2010 86,234 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside front seat belt slow to retract

slight play in inner steering rack joints

Pass 15 Jun 2009 74,477 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack

Fail 15 Jun 2009 74,474 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

slight play in steering rack

Pass 8 May 2008 57,124 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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YU05 TWY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 YU05 TWY, 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 YU05 TWY registered?

YU05 TWY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

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