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YG05 AEX

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

159,943 mi
Last recorded159,943 miles
Recorded on18 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG05 AEX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 May 2019 159,943 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2018 147,185 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,652 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2017 124,651 miles

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)

Pass 10 May 2016 120,950 miles

front tyres cracked and n/s/r

headlamps slightly different colour

oil leak

Fail 3 May 2016 120,812 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2015 116,863 miles

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

Fail 17 Feb 2015 116,863 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2014 113,348 miles

Oil leak

Fail 18 Feb 2014 113,348 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 106,501 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside rear tyre slightly mis-shapen

Slight oil leak around offside of engine

Fail 1 Mar 2013 106,501 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2012 93,936 miles

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 77,735 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 77,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 71,110 miles

front suspension creaks but no excessive wear found

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 23 Feb 2009 49,680 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2009 49,629 miles

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)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 36,028 miles

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?

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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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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What year was YG05 AEX registered?

YG05 AEX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 March 2005.

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