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YF54 EJA

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

132,915 mi
Last recorded132,915 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 132,915 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2015 127,891 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Jan 2014 122,297 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 122,295 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2013 116,525 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 112,099 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2012 112,099 miles

Offside Front Lower Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2011 101,942 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 82,393 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 82,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jan 2009 63,762 miles

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

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

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 42,793 miles

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 EJA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 EJA, 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 EJA registered?

YF54 EJA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 January 2005.

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