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YP05 TFX

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

169,377 mi
Last recorded169,377 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 TFX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2020 169,377 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 160,146 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Aug 2019 160,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 141,784 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Aug 2017 122,162 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 30 Aug 2017 122,162 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Feb 2017 116,619 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 105,768 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 9 Feb 2015 94,793 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 9 Feb 2015 94,793 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2014 85,258 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 85,258 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2013 74,840 miles

Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 16 Feb 2012 66,510 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 66,510 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 55,912 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2010 48,101 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 48,101 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 19 Feb 2009 39,631 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 24 Apr 2008 31,719 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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YP05 TFX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 TFX, 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 TFX registered?

YP05 TFX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 12 May 2005.

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