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YH54 XMW

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2021
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

112,847 mi
Last recorded112,847 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH54 XMW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2020 112,847 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Jan 2019 97,084 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2018 89,068 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 25 Jan 2018 89,068 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front flexi pipe seperated (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 11 Jan 2017 81,890 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 78,052 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 73,145 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 13 Jan 2014 69,619 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 69,619 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2013 64,608 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2012 57,662 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 52,233 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 45,665 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 40,400 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 17 Jan 2008 34,475 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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YH54 XMW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 YH54 XMW, 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 YH54 XMW registered?

YH54 XMW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 January 2005.

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