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YP05 TJX

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2022
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,028 mi
Last recorded129,028 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2021
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 TJX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2021 129,028 miles

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

Fail 8 Feb 2021 129,028 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2020 125,786 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s/r tyre cracking on side wall

Fail 29 Jan 2020 125,778 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 121,939 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wear inner edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Nov 2018 121,934 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both headlamp lens deteriorated

Fail 9 Nov 2018 121,928 miles

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre has wear on inner edge 225/45 R17 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 May 2017 111,979 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 2 May 2017 111,979 miles

Exhaust flexi deteriorated

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 5 Aug 2015 103,061 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)

Pass 14 May 2014 98,991 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2013 90,617 miles
Fail 29 May 2013 90,617 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2012 83,245 miles
Fail 21 May 2012 83,245 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 May 2011 74,428 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 65,025 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 18 May 2009 54,828 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)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 39,742 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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YP05 TJX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 TJX, 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 TJX registered?

YP05 TJX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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