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YY05 XYT

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

96,789 mi
Last recorded96,789 miles
Recorded on9 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp78,788 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY05 XYT
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear 150 Bhp
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jun 2022 96,789 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2021 91,529 miles

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front tyre nearing limit

Fail 20 May 2021 91,517 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Exhaust corroded

Offside Front tyre nearing limit

Pass 5 Jun 2020 89,559 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2020 89,554 miles

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

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 87,891 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Fail 29 Aug 2019 87,891 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 85,999 miles

Nearside Front tyre has small cut

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,541 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2016 80,921 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 77,601 miles

rear discs poor condition

Pass 2 Aug 2014 73,114 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 66,143 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 63,423 miles

accident damaged at rear no sharp edges

rear bumper missing

Pass 6 Jul 2011 60,896 miles

Both rear tyres surface splitting and perished

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 59,031 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2009 54,257 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2008 50,076 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp?

Based on 5,198 MOT tests across 371 vehicles.

74.6%
Pass Rate
6,129
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
371
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 184
coil spring broken 106
position lamp(s) not working 102
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 92
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 70
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YY05 XYT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.7% with a typical mileage of 78,788 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 184 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY05 XYT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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YY05 XYT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear 150 Bhp, first registered on 11 July 2005.

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