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YP54 UGL

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

120,182 mi
Last recorded120,182 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2025
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP54 UGL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2025 120,182 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Aug 2025 120,182 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 118,810 miles

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES PERISHED (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 14 Sep 2023 117,369 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2022 116,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust heat shield partially insecure

Pass 23 Sep 2021 116,315 miles

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Fail 10 Sep 2021 116,313 miles

Dipswitch does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (4.1.3 (b))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust heat shield slightly insecure

Pass 12 Sep 2020 115,729 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 113,506 miles
Pass 23 May 2018 108,028 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 105,874 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 97,640 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 90,039 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 83,818 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2014 80,893 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2014 80,890 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2013 73,415 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2012 66,413 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2011 58,685 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 55,457 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2009 50,842 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,710 miles

offside front tyre is out of shape slightly causeing the tyre to wear uneavenly it does have bold spots

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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YP54 UGL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 YP54 UGL, 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 YP54 UGL registered?

YP54 UGL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 January 2005.

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The MOT history for YP54 UGL shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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