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YG55 XMX

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2021
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

146,774 mi
Last recorded146,774 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 XMX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Feb 2020 146,774 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened top shock mount (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jan 2019 134,157 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2018 117,468 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)

Fail 26 Jan 2018 117,416 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Headlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)

Offside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 104,916 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 85,242 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 66,422 miles

Nearside rear outer stop/tail light not working

Pass 27 Sep 2013 61,123 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)

Pass 13 Sep 2012 56,913 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2012 56,912 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2011 51,327 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 44,916 miles

both front and rear pads low

Pass 6 Oct 2009 36,442 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 25,640 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 XMX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 XMX, 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 XMX registered?

YG55 XMX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

Is YG55 XMX safe to buy?

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