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DA54 YMX

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Aug 2024
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

104,290 mi
Last recorded104,290 miles
Recorded on1 Sep 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 YMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Sep 2023 104,290 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s n/s front and rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s o/s front rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded n/s o/s front rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underbody corroded

Pass 1 May 2021 103,629 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL DISCS (O/S & N/S FRONT AND REAR) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule N/S & O/S FRONT AND REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Coil spring corroded N/S & O/S FRONT AND REAR (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

UNDER SILL OUTER COVERS FITTED OBSCURING VIEW

VEHICLE UNDERBODY CORRODED

Pass 9 Jul 2019 103,446 miles

Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted

Rear Lower general under body corrosion

Pass 1 Jun 2018 102,122 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 31 May 2018 102,122 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Road wheel fixing missing nuts missing offside front/offside rear/nearside front (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 29 Apr 2017 97,374 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 95,155 miles

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

oil leal

slight blow on front exhaust flex

slight marks on screen

Fail 22 Feb 2016 95,155 miles

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

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

oil leal

slight blow on front exhaust flex

slight marks on screen

Pass 27 Feb 2015 87,573 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2015 87,567 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 81,154 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 81,146 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2013 75,965 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2013 75,889 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

seat belt warning light on

Pass 27 Jan 2012 71,445 miles

offside front tyre has small splits tn side wall {not to cords}

Fail 27 Jan 2012 71,445 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside front tyre has small splits tn side wall {not to cords}

Pass 28 Jan 2011 64,549 miles

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)

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

front brake discs worn

offside rear tyre showing age cracks

Pass 25 Jan 2010 49,423 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 40,572 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 35,459 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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DA54 YMX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 DA54 YMX, 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 DA54 YMX registered?

DA54 YMX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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