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AE05 YPF

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

122,308 mi
Last recorded122,308 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE05 YPF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2016 122,308 miles

Front both wheel bearings slight noise

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Sep 2016 122,308 miles

Emissions not tested excessive exhaust blow (7.4.B.1)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases down pipe (7.1.2)

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters smashed (6.3.4c)

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle dirt guard (4.1.D.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Braking system leaking pipe and flexi (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Front both wheel bearings slight noise

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 101,229 miles

Brake discs poor / worn

Slight oil leak

Fail 14 Oct 2013 90,288 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2013 90,288 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2013 90,282 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 80,804 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 78,450 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

n/s iner gater split leaking grease

o/s/r tyre has cut on side wall, not to cords

Pass 26 May 2010 69,744 miles
Fail 26 May 2010 69,744 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,789 miles
Pass 24 May 2008 55,247 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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AE05 YPF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 AE05 YPF, 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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AE05 YPF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 May 2005.

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