MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,971 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
off side rear tyre side walls cracked slightly
off side rear tyre wearing on inner edge
wear to rear brake pads - on limit
Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
engine covers fitted
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
rear tyres stepped abit
exhaust slightly starting to rust/corrode,front pipe flexi cover slightly split
front brake discs corroded/worn
n/s/f tyre worn low, close to bald outer edge
n/s/r tyre slightly starting to crack in tread,stepped on edges and slightly low outer edge
o/s/f tyre worn low, close to limit, lower on edges
o/s/r tyre slightly starting to crack in tread,cracked more around puncture repair and stepped on edges
bottom coil n/s/f road spling fractured, rest of spring still located on strut
exhaust centre section outer case starting to rust slightly at ends
exhaust front pipe flexi cover slightly split
slight knock, o/s steering rack arm when steering rocked
slight wear on rear brake discs
slight wear/corrosion on front brake discs
front discs starting to corrode/lipp/wear
metal object in osr tyre, puntured?
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)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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YF05 FEG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.
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 YF05 FEG, 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 YF05 FEG registered?
YF05 FEG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2005.
Is YF05 FEG safe to buy?
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