MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
114,874 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Tank to filter has fine cracking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Fuel hose deteriorated Tank to filter has fine cracking (6.1.3 (c) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across full tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge across full tyre (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear cross member corroded.
Fuel filter corroded.
Oil leak ()
Both rear tyres cracking on tread.
Both rear tyres out of shape.
Noise from nearside top mount area when turned lock to lock.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Both rear tyres cracking on tread.
Both rear tyres out of shape.
Noise from nearside top mount area when turned lock to lock.
Nail in offside rear tyre
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YL05 XFP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.
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 YL05 XFP, 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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YL05 XFP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2005.
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