MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
169,354 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front 2 x tyres 205 series....2 x rear tyres 215 series....
Offside Rear brake slightly binding....
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see inner pads....outer aprox' 2mm.... (3.5.1g)
Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. note; nearside=215/55/16....offside=205/50/16.... (4.1.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt 2 x covers.... (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively totaly deteriorated.... (8.2.2)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. note; nearside=205/50/16....offside=215/55/16.... (4.1.A.1a)
Registration plate lamp not working 2 x lamps inop' .... (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear brake slightly binding....
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see inner pads....outer aprox' 2mm.... (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure distorted wear.... (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner shoulder split to cordes....215/45/17.. (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Both rear tyres incorrect sizes
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f tyre worn on shoulders
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
engine management light on
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear discs wearing thin
e m light on
slight wear both side top suspension arms
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YE55 VSP 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 YE55 VSP, 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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YE55 VSP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 24 November 2005.
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