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YP55 FSX

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2017
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

129,784 mi
Last recorded129,784 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 FSX
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2016 129,784 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2014 118,778 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2013 109,485 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 27 Oct 2012 100,330 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 Upper Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

nearside rear number plate lamp dim

Pass 25 Oct 2011 91,250 miles

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

slight play in nearside steering rack inner tie rod ball joint

Pass 25 Oct 2010 78,841 miles

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

slight play in nearside front inner steering rack joint

Pass 26 Oct 2009 66,084 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stability control failure

Fail 26 Oct 2009 66,084 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

stability control failure

Pass 15 Oct 2008 53,226 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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YP55 FSX is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YP55 FSX, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YP55 FSX registered?

YP55 FSX is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 17 October 2005.

Is YP55 FSX safe to buy?

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