MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,663 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
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
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))
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)
play in both rear arm bushes
uneven wear both rear tyres
front tyres worn on inner edge
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)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is Y500 GEF safe to buy?
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