MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,346 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
pas seat belt lamp on dash
tow bar ball/electrics removed
Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b) DANGEROUS
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4) DANGEROUS
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
engine manament lamp on dash
pas seat belt lamp on dash
tow bar ball/electrics removed
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
brake pedle slightly spongy and creeps slightly
engine management light is on
How Reliable is the Saab 9-3?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YP05 TFA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 YP05 TFA, 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 YP05 TFA registered?
YP05 TFA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 May 2005.
Is YP05 TFA safe to buy?
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