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YA54 ABF

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2010
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

77,973 mi
Last recorded77,973 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2009
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 ABF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2009 77,973 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 77,973 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 24 Jun 2008 73,253 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 69,590 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 69,590 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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 ABF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ABF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YA54 ABF registered?

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

Is YA54 ABF safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA54 ABF shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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