MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
159,943 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
exhaust rubbers perished
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
front tyres cracked and n/s/r
headlamps slightly different colour
oil leak
Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
front tyres cracked and n/s/r
headlamps slightly different colour
oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Nearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen
Slight oil leak around offside of engine
Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen
Slight oil leak around offside of engine
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear tyre inner sidewall starting to perish
Oil leak
Rear tyres worn on inner edge
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
front suspension creaks but no excessive wear found
slight bind on offside rear brake
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YG05 AEX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.
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 YG05 AEX, 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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YG05 AEX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2005.
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