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YA54 AAJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

82,039 mi
Last recorded82,039 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 AAJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2017 82,039 miles

Engine light on

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Front pads approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear pads approx 3mm (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Apr 2016 71,388 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2016 71,163 miles

Emissions not tested due to exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 8 Apr 2015 58,175 miles

both rear tyres perished in tread area

Fail 8 Apr 2015 58,175 miles

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

both rear tyres perished in tread area

Pass 13 Apr 2014 49,268 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

engine subframe brace severely distorted

Pass 13 Apr 2013 44,598 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Pass 20 Apr 2012 39,843 miles

front wheel tracking out

Pass 2 Apr 2011 35,194 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front discs slightly pitted

Oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2010 31,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Apr 2010 31,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Apr 2009 28,100 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2008 23,199 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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YA54 AAJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YA54 AAJ, 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 YA54 AAJ registered?

YA54 AAJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

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