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YP05 TFU

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

117,638 mi
Last recorded117,638 miles
Recorded on1 May 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 TFU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Fail 1 May 2018 117,638 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Inner Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Outer Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi section (7.1.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

heavy corrosion in front and rear brake disc faces

nearside front brake back plate damaged

rear fuel filter heavy surface corrosion in body

surface cracks in nearside rear tyre with some uneven tread wear

surface cracks in nearside/offside front tyres with nearside tyre worn on outer edge

warning lights on dash

Pass 5 May 2017 110,501 miles

Offside Outer tail light inop

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 May 2016 102,807 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' front windscreen has several chips across it (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brakes did not lock out during brake test

Fail 6 May 2016 102,807 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' front windscreen has several chips across it (8.3.1d)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear brakes did not lock out during brake test

Pass 5 May 2015 93,898 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

oil level low prior to test

Pass 12 May 2014 86,252 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 May 2013 79,962 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Very bad oil leaks

Fail 9 May 2013 78,873 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leak from engine

Pass 8 May 2012 69,272 miles
Fail 8 May 2012 69,272 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 18 May 2011 59,099 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 May 2010 49,260 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 May 2009 39,750 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 30,797 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 30,797 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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YP05 TFU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 TFU, 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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YP05 TFU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 June 2005.

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