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YF54 EHG

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2020
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

135,493 mi
Last recorded135,493 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 EHG
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2019 135,493 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2019 135,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 133,764 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2017 131,478 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front outer (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 131,473 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt front outer (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2016 129,292 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2016 129,276 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 126,803 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2014 120,347 miles

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

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Feb 2013 108,800 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2012 97,252 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 86,692 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2010 76,650 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 68,095 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 60,271 miles

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

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

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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YF54 EHG is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 YF54 EHG, 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 YF54 EHG registered?

YF54 EHG is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 February 2005.

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