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YF54 EJU

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2027
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

139,049 mi
Last recorded139,049 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF54 EJU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2026 139,049 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2025 136,226 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2024 132,438 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 128,679 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2022 123,089 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2021 115,205 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2020 115,185 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Mar 2020 115,185 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2019 115,160 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface both (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 115,123 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2017 115,095 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 114,865 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 114,518 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 114,293 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2013 113,700 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 113,062 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2011 111,579 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 111,579 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Feb 2010 102,623 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 88,650 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 66,423 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 EJU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YF54 EJU, 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 EJU registered?

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

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