MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
205,450 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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BOTH FRONT INNER C/V BOOTS CRACKING
BRAKES REQUIRE FURTHER INSPECTION
FRONT BUMPER SLIGHTLY INSECURE[CLIPS MISSING ALONG THE TOP]
NEARSIDE FRONT FOG LAMP NOT WORKING
OFFSIDE FRONT AND REAR ALLOYS DAMAGED
OFFSIDE FRONT INNER STEERING ARM HAS SLIGHT PLAY
OIL LEAK
REAR BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW
SILL SKIRTS FITTED AND CLIPS MISSING UNDERSIDE
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
coil springs corroded
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
coil springs corroded
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge
rear number plate is in poor condition
srs light is inop
Nearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint both rear upper inner (2.4.G.2)
n/s/f brake pads are wearing low
n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge
rear number plate is in poor condition
srs light is inop
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
n/s handbrake effort low
signs of outter tyre wall damage to o/s/r
Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
signs of outter tyre wall damage to o/s/r
Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
chip in windscreen
effort of n/s parking brake (130) is just over half of o/s (230)
no spare wheel
o/s/r brake pads low
screw in tread of o/s/r tyre
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YG55 XNN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 XNN, 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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YG55 XNN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 December 2005.
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