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YH55 ANM

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

138,786 mi
Last recorded138,786 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH55 ANM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 138,786 miles

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

Fail 29 Sep 2018 138,786 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box to middle join (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 138,017 miles

back box exhaust join corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2016 134,117 miles

Upper engine cover fitted

fuel hose on filter starting to perish

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Oct 2016 134,117 miles

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

Upper engine cover fitted

fuel hose on filter starting to perish

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Aug 2015 128,482 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2014 123,241 miles

n/s/r inside tyre worn

Fail 8 Aug 2014 123,238 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

eml light on

n/s/r inside tyre worn

Fail 16 May 2014 123,200 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 119,905 miles

both rear trailing arm slight play

rear pads getting low

Pass 18 Aug 2012 109,734 miles

front pads getting low

Pass 27 Sep 2011 100,435 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2010 90,332 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 78,160 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Sep 2008 65,959 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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YH55 ANM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 YH55 ANM, 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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YH55 ANM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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