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YE55 VSD

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

146,273 mi
Last recorded146,273 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VSD
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2015 146,273 miles

Diesel filter wet no leaks found

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged close to excessive (4.1.D.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2014 85,645 miles

front brake pads wearing unevenly nearside low

rear nearside and offside suspension arm rose bushes deteriorated

Fail 30 Oct 2014 85,644 miles

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

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

front brake pads wearing unevenly nearside low

rear nearside and offside suspension arm rose bushes deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2013 73,400 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2012 71,001 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 67,303 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2010 56,867 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 46,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 11 Dec 2009 46,490 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Dec 2008 34,992 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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YE55 VSD is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YE55 VSD, 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 VSD registered?

YE55 VSD is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 December 2005.

Is YE55 VSD safe to buy?

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