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DA54 YNM

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2024
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

82,083 mi
Last recorded82,083 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA54 YNM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2023 82,083 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2020 81,601 miles

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

Indicator switch faulty Intermittent (4.4.2 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 80,543 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 11 Mar 2019 80,527 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 10 Mar 2018 78,675 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2017 75,447 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 70,561 miles

Items removec from drivers view

Nearside Rear tyre cracking and worn on inner edge

Offside Rear tyre cracking and worn on inner edge also punctured

Play in steering rack inner joints

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 68,635 miles

Both rear tyres cracking

NSR & OSR brake light failier warnings displayed.

Pass 27 Feb 2014 66,760 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 27 Mar 2013 64,851 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 27 Mar 2013 64,851 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 63,625 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 60,672 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2010 60,672 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 56,905 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2008 49,466 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 YNM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 DA54 YNM, 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 YNM registered?

DA54 YNM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 February 2005.

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The MOT history for DA54 YNM shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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