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Y500 GEF

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2025
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,663 mi
Last recorded132,663 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY500 GEF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2024 132,663 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2022 132,536 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2021 130,813 miles

oil residue on the gearbox

Nearside Front wiper is slightly smearing the screen

all brake discs have surface corrosion

coolant residue on the radiator

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear subframe

engine cover fitted

Fail 13 Aug 2021 130,813 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front wiper is slightly smearing the screen

all brake discs have surface corrosion

coolant residue on the radiator

corrosion to exhaust system

corrosion to rear subframe

engine cover fitted

oil residue on the gearbox

Pass 22 Jul 2019 130,252 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2019 130,243 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion to exhaust

engine cover fitted

oil residue on the gearbox

Pass 7 Jul 2018 123,263 miles

Engine cover fitted

Misting of oil on the gearbox

Misting of oil on the steering rack

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2017 122,264 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2017 122,251 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 118,485 miles

play in both rear arm bushes

uneven wear both rear tyres

Pass 20 Aug 2015 114,228 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 107,613 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 100,566 miles

front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Aug 2012 94,365 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2012 94,362 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 88,940 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 82,742 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 82,742 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 72,810 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 61,864 miles

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

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

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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Y500 GEF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 Y500 GEF, 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 Y500 GEF registered?

Y500 GEF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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