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YU05 VWP

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

129,065 mi
Last recorded129,065 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 VWP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 129,065 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Turbo noisy and excess oil had to be drained from engine. Recommend diesel specialist investigation

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

Pass 21 Apr 2016 123,803 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Apr 2016 123,803 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 102,002 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2014 93,086 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 86,444 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2012 77,133 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2012 77,133 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 68,797 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2011 68,583 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 50,877 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2009 35,234 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 21,088 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2008 21,088 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both rear tyres rotation wrong direction

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 VWP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YU05 VWP, 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 VWP registered?

YU05 VWP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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