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YJ54 CUR

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

85,227 mi
Last recorded85,227 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 CUR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 85,227 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2020 85,227 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 25 Jun 2020 84,929 miles

Front chips in windscreen

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle under side undersealed

Fail 25 Jun 2020 84,929 miles

Rear Exhaust system insecure exhaust rubbers missing x2 (6.1.2 (a))

Front chips in windscreen

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear shock absorbers corroded

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

vehicle under side undersealed

Pass 5 Jul 2019 82,627 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

vehicle under sealed covering vehicle structure/suspension and brake components

Fail 5 Jul 2019 82,627 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

vehicle under sealed covering vehicle structure/suspension and brake components

Pass 3 Jul 2018 79,603 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

chassis corroded nearside and offside front and rear

Pass 21 Jul 2017 77,777 miles
Pass 26 May 2016 75,939 miles
Pass 28 May 2015 70,504 miles
Pass 13 May 2014 66,540 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 61,051 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 54,998 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 48,492 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 39,191 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 27,717 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2009 27,717 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 23,940 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 23,940 miles

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

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

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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YJ54 CUR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 YJ54 CUR, 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 YJ54 CUR registered?

YJ54 CUR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 February 2005.

Is YJ54 CUR safe to buy?

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