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YC55 CFG

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Petrol 1988cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2020
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

159,466 mi
Last recorded159,466 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 CFG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,988cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2019 159,466 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2019 159,464 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 6 Nov 2018 156,894 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2018 156,811 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced needs cleaning (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2017 154,109 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2017 154,107 miles

Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced both sides front (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Pass 7 Nov 2016 151,481 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 147,575 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2014 141,838 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2013 136,556 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 136,504 miles

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 125,015 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside rear tyre no cords visible

front discs lipped

front wipers smeary

rear discs scored

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 125,007 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

cut in nearside rear tyre no cords visible

front discs lipped

front wipers smeary

rear discs scored

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

Pass 10 Nov 2011 104,648 miles

front and rear number plates disfigured slightly recommend new

unable to see front and rear inner brake pad thickness

Fail 10 Nov 2011 104,648 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front and rear number plates disfigured slightly recommend new

screw in o/s/r tyre

unable to see front and rear inner brake pad thickness

Fail 2 Nov 2010 83,169 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

plastic trims covering sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 2 Nov 2010 83,169 miles

plastic trims covering sills not allowing full inspection

Pass 5 Nov 2008 55,272 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YC55 CFG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,988cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YC55 CFG, 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 YC55 CFG registered?

YC55 CFG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 November 2005.

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