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YC55 CFL

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

119,385 mi
Last recorded119,385 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 CFL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2022 119,385 miles

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake light bulb working but warning light on dash

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2022 119,372 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Direction indicator slightly discoloured Side (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake light bulb working but warning light on dash

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 May 2021 111,226 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2021 111,226 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged sidewall repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged sidewall repair (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 108,577 miles

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

Fail 16 Jan 2020 108,572 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2019 105,133 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2017 102,913 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 7 Jul 2016 99,651 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,942 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 84,647 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 75,722 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 68,385 miles

Both reat tyres cracking

Both upper rear suspention rose joint slight play

Fail 29 Sep 2012 68,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Both reat tyres cracking

Both upper rear suspention rose joint slight play

Fail 23 Aug 2011 58,453 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Aug 2011 58,453 miles

covers fitted to n/s & o/s sills

front & rear brake discs slightly worn

Pass 20 Aug 2010 48,661 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 40,187 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2008 28,503 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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YC55 CFL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YC55 CFL, 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 CFL registered?

YC55 CFL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

Is YC55 CFL safe to buy?

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