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YF55 XJM

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

156,857 mi
Last recorded156,857 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF55 XJM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2020 156,857 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge has small cut not showing ply, advise replacing soon (5.2.3 (e))

both rear upper suspension arms have slight play

front no plate cracked

Pass 19 Jan 2019 152,565 miles

Nearside Front tyre slightly uneven inside

Pass 13 Dec 2017 143,945 miles

headlight lenses deteriorating

Pass 14 Dec 2016 129,780 miles

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD

STRONGLY ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO CORD - UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 14 Dec 2016 129,778 miles

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

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

Central Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

OFFSIDE REAR TYRE WORN THIN ON EDGES OF TREAD

STRONGLY ADVISE NEARSIDE FRONT AND NEARSIDE REAR TYRES WORN CLOSE TO CORD - UNEVENLY ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 12 Jan 2016 121,345 miles

cuts in offside front and offside rear tyres outer walls

front and rear brake discs deteriorating

nearside front wiper blade deteriorating

Pass 15 Jan 2015 111,854 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

cuts in both front tyres outer and offside rear tyre sidewalls

Pass 28 Jan 2014 103,058 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

cuts in offside front and offside rear tyres [on outer walls]

Pass 14 Feb 2013 96,529 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

cut in offside front tyre outer wall

front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 13 Jan 2012 89,530 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 13 Jan 2012 89,529 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 30 Nov 2010 69,057 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Nov 2010 69,056 miles

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 16 Dec 2009 50,561 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside rear tyre showing uneven wear and perished in tread

steering rack showing wear

Fail 16 Dec 2009 50,649 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

front brakes showing wear

offside rear tyre showing uneven wear and perished in tread

steering rack showing wear

Pass 9 Dec 2008 34,724 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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YF55 XJM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YF55 XJM, 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 YF55 XJM registered?

YF55 XJM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2005.

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