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YU05 YYD

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,385 mi
Last recorded96,385 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 YYD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2023 96,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Feb 2023 96,385 miles

Nearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Fail 13 Dec 2022 96,385 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Centre out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2021 93,662 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush perishing (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2020 91,707 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2019 91,677 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2018 88,173 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 84,945 miles

engine malfunction light on

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

Nearside Front brake caliper spring out of position

Pass 5 Oct 2016 80,259 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 69,097 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2013 63,045 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 4 Sep 2013 63,045 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 60,682 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,071 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 31 Aug 2010 52,027 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2010 52,027 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 38,800 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 25,121 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 YYD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 YU05 YYD, 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 YYD registered?

YU05 YYD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 August 2005.

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