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YF54 EHW

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

78,707 mi
Last recorded78,707 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 EHW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2014 78,707 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 63,207 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 18 Oct 2013 63,207 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Outer Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Oct 2012 60,695 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

bonnet scratched

Pass 24 Nov 2011 57,278 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 48,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Fail 19 Oct 2010 48,711 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 29 Jul 2010 47,147 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

offside rear tyre has wear on inner tread

Pass 19 Jan 2010 44,225 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 36,223 miles

advice near side rear disc pitted

Pass 21 Jan 2008 28,274 miles

offside front tyre on 3mm,nearside front tyre on 2mm

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 EHW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 EHW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YF54 EHW registered?

YF54 EHW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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