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YG55 HUJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2022
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

114,589 mi
Last recorded114,589 miles
Recorded on5 Jun 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 HUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jun 2021 114,589 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both headlight covers deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

fuel filter corroded

Fail 21 Dec 2020 113,706 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

FRONT FOG LIHTS IN OP

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both head lamp lenses (4.1.4 (b))

Heat shields lose

Offside Front Water ingestion in lamp

Pass 27 Nov 2019 109,357 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 100,883 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2017 94,134 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 90,930 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 90,926 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Aug 2015 88,104 miles

nearside front tyre has cracks in tread pattern

Fail 7 Aug 2015 88,104 miles

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

nearside front tyre has cracks in tread pattern

Pass 4 Sep 2014 85,709 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 84,287 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 82,643 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 77,411 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 68,794 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2009 57,197 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2008 44,407 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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YG55 HUJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 YG55 HUJ, 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 YG55 HUJ registered?

YG55 HUJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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