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YP05 TGO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

138,767 mi
Last recorded138,767 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 TGO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2017 138,767 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak ()

engine cover fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

Pass 19 Mar 2016 131,824 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 124,914 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

front wipers smearing slightly

n/s front wheel slightly miss-shaped when rotated

Pass 24 Mar 2014 120,279 miles

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

nearside rear shock absorber reduced damping effort

Pass 28 Mar 2013 117,442 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 117,421 miles

Centre Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Inner Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2012 113,849 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Mar 2011 110,503 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2011 110,503 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2010 106,423 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 100,524 miles

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

n/s/f center cap missing from alloy

Pass 26 Mar 2008 86,465 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2008 86,450 miles

Nearside Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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 TGO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YP05 TGO, 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 TGO registered?

YP05 TGO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 June 2005.

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