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YJ54 DDX

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

156,357 mi
Last recorded156,357 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ54 DDX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2017 156,357 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2017 156,357 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 153,400 miles

Nearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 148,329 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 141,464 miles

Both steering arm ball joints have slight movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 6 May 2014 141,464 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Both steering arm ball joints have slight movement

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 May 2013 129,584 miles

surface corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 21 Apr 2012 113,204 miles
Pass 4 May 2011 94,986 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all brake disc pitted/corroded

Fail 4 May 2011 94,986 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

all brake disc pitted/corroded

Pass 16 Apr 2010 79,785 miles

slight play in steering rack

Pass 17 Apr 2009 57,817 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 32,982 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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YJ54 DDX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DDX, 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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YJ54 DDX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 January 2005.

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