MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,029 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' sat-nav bracket in centre of screen (8.3.1e)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint link rod (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
n/s front brake pads worn thinner than o/s pads
o/s rear brake pads worn thinner than n/s pads
removed sat nav/phone bracket from centre of windscreen before test
slight run/out on all four brake discs
n/s front brake pads worn thinner than o/s pads
o/s rear brake pads worn thinner than n/s pads
removed sat nav/phone bracket from centre of windscreen before test
slight run/out on all four brake discs
n/s front tyre worn down to legal limit
o/s front tyre worn down to legal limit
o/s rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm tread depth
Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
n/s front tyre worn down to 2mm tread depth
o/s front tyre worn down to legal limit
o/s rear tyre worn down to 2-3mm tread depth
o/s rear brake pads worn low (worn lower than n/s pads)
slight play in n/s front anti-roll bar link rod, lower ball joint & is knocking
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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YD55 LAE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 YD55 LAE, 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 YD55 LAE registered?
YD55 LAE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 9 September 2005.
Is YD55 LAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for YD55 LAE shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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