MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
156,857 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
Nearside Front tyre slightly uneven inside
headlight lenses deteriorating
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
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
cuts in offside front and offside rear tyres outer walls
front and rear brake discs deteriorating
nearside front wiper blade deteriorating
Nail in nearside rear tyre
cuts in both front tyres outer and offside rear tyre sidewalls
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]
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)
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)
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)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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
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
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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YF55 XJM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 December 2005.
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