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YE55 VSJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

73,470 mi
Last recorded73,470 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE55 VSJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 73,470 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre has slight bulge

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Nov 2015 63,958 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 53,156 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2014 52,666 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 46,207 miles
Pass 26 May 2011 32,016 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,359 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 19,065 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 19,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jan 2009 12,985 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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YE55 VSJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VSJ, 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 VSJ registered?

YE55 VSJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 December 2005.

Is YE55 VSJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YE55 VSJ shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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