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YE55 VSA

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

166,022 mi
Last recorded166,022 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VSA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 166,022 miles

Central Front engine oil leak

Nearside Front shocker signs of oil misting

Offside Rear Inner Tyre wearing on inner edge

Rear rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 3 Jun 2016 160,471 miles

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

Fail 2 Jun 2016 160,471 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column universal joint has excessive play (2.1.5)

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

Fail 20 May 2016 160,303 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel lower uj (2.1.2b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 23 May 2015 154,370 miles

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 21 May 2015 154,351 miles

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

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

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

Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2013 143,484 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 130,315 miles

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

e.s.p.warning light on

o/s front under tray damaged

Fail 15 Dec 2012 130,271 miles

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

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

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

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

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

e.s.p.warning light on

o/s front under tray damaged

Pass 10 Dec 2011 117,785 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2010 100,543 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2009 83,203 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front tyres central tread worn close to wearbars

Fail 30 Oct 2008 73,695 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2008 73,695 miles

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

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

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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YE55 VSA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YE55 VSA, 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 YE55 VSA registered?

YE55 VSA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

Is YE55 VSA safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 VSA shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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