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YG55 XNH

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2017
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

189,317 mi
Last recorded189,317 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 XNH
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2016 189,317 miles

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hung from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre balding at inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very heavily coroded (3.5.1i)

centre upper stoplamp permanently disconnected

Fail 14 Jul 2016 189,312 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear offside sill cover (6.1.C.1)

Centre Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)

Nearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)

Nearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage bumper (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust heatshield insecure

Items removed from driver's view prior to test items hung from mirror ()

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre balding at inner edge

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened very heavily coroded (3.5.1i)

Screws used to secure rear bumper are likely to foul rear tyres when suspension compresses

Pass 14 Jul 2015 173,837 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to test rear seat belts

Fail 18 Jun 2015 173,837 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Outer Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to test rear seat belts

Pass 23 May 2014 162,880 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 9 May 2014 162,623 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 156,552 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 151,513 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 143,049 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 132,094 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 6 Dec 2008 113,752 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 XNH is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YG55 XNH, 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 XNH registered?

YG55 XNH is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 November 2005.

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