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YF54 EHZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2024
Tests29 (17 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate58.6%

Mileage

145,017 mi
Last recorded145,017 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 EHZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 12 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2023 145,017 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 126,725 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear backing plate corrded

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2022 126,718 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached rot (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Nov 2021 125,690 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak on a weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount missing Exhaust is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 125,686 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Small leak on a weld (6.1.2 (a))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play Inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Rubber mount missing Exhaust is secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both rear trailing arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2020 119,105 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front and rear discs corroded and worn

front exhaust flexy deteriated and slight blow

front subframe corroded

oil leak on engine

rear coil springs corroded

Pass 18 Nov 2019 111,770 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2019 111,764 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn at wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2019 110,729 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 103,349 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive crank pully (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Jul 2018 103,198 miles

Nearside Front Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid and offside (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake lining(s) wearing thin and offside front inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin outer (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced side light (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement centre arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive crank pully (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Feb 2018 97,723 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 86,797 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 86,788 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2016 81,872 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2016 81,872 miles

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2015 78,521 miles

long handbrake travel front number plate deteriorated

Pass 26 Apr 2014 76,596 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2013 74,185 miles
Pass 9 May 2012 70,232 miles

Fuel system filter deteriorated

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage (cords NOT exposed)

Fail 9 May 2012 70,231 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fuel system filter deteriorated

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre sidewall damage (cords NOT exposed)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 May 2011 62,897 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 May 2011 62,897 miles

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2010 57,041 miles

Nearside & offside rear tyres age related deterioration

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Apr 2010 57,041 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside & offside rear tyres age related deterioration

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 7 May 2009 48,559 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 48,558 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Feb 2008 47,941 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2008 47,939 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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)

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 EHZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.6%.

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 YF54 EHZ, 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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YF54 EHZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 February 2005.

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