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YA05 PNJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2024
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

168,010 mi
Last recorded168,010 miles
Recorded on9 May 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA05 PNJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 May 2023 168,010 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 28 Apr 2023 167,995 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn nsr and osr (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn outer nsr and osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nsr and osr (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2022 164,240 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi leaking gases slightly (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective misted over (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 160,380 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust flexi slight leak (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 154,039 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2018 149,317 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2017 144,194 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 130,217 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2015 121,293 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 111,280 miles

Oil leak

slight play both front steering tie-rods

slight play n/s/r upper arm bush

Pass 1 Jul 2013 100,250 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 83,387 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 67,401 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 50,642 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2010 50,642 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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)

Pass 22 Jun 2009 34,113 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 34,113 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 17,217 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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YA05 PNJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YA05 PNJ, 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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YA05 PNJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 August 2005.

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