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YL05 XFP

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

114,874 mi
Last recorded114,874 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2022
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL05 XFP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2022 114,874 miles

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))

Fail 13 Jun 2022 114,874 miles

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))

Pass 8 Apr 2021 109,219 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 104,542 miles

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))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 98,062 miles

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))

Pass 30 Apr 2018 87,774 miles

Rear cross member corroded.

Fuel filter corroded.

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Mar 2017 76,224 miles

Both rear tyres cracking on tread.

Both rear tyres out of shape.

Noise from nearside top mount area when turned lock to lock.

Fail 23 Mar 2017 76,224 miles

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.

Pass 24 Mar 2016 62,554 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2015 52,322 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2014 38,551 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 22,824 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2012 22,732 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 21,233 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2010 18,820 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 16,083 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 2 Jun 2008 12,131 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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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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What year was YL05 XFP registered?

YL05 XFP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 May 2005.

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