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YG55 XNN

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2021
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

205,450 mi
Last recorded205,450 miles
Recorded on13 May 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG55 XNN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 May 2020 205,450 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2019 195,430 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2018 184,242 miles

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

Fail 29 Mar 2018 184,242 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2017 174,398 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2016 159,759 miles

n/s/r tyre worn unevenly on the inner edge

rear number plate is in poor condition

srs light is inop

Fail 11 Mar 2016 159,488 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2015 141,027 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2015 141,018 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Nov 2014 140,941 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2013 129,870 miles

n/s handbrake effort low

Pass 18 Oct 2012 108,299 miles

signs of outter tyre wall damage to o/s/r

Fail 18 Oct 2012 108,299 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2011 90,826 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 70,698 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 68,292 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2009 68,292 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2008 64,672 miles

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?

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 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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