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YP55 FUE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2025
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

141,027 mi
Last recorded141,027 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2024
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 FUE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2024 141,027 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2023 139,699 miles

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

Fail 3 Jan 2023 139,698 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2022 131,068 miles
Fail 21 Dec 2021 131,056 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Nov 2020 128,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 5 Nov 2020 128,367 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flex (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and badly worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 May 2019 112,209 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Fail 15 May 2019 112,209 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2018 100,388 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2018 100,388 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2017 99,119 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 97,456 miles

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres beginning to crack between treads

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 28 Apr 2016 97,382 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault light not working (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear nail in tyre

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear tyres beginning to crack between treads

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 27 Apr 2015 95,683 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Fail 27 Apr 2015 95,683 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2014 94,953 miles

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 93,362 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Sep 2012 92,065 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 92,065 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 86,061 miles

both rear tyres have a slight distort

slight play in steering rack

Fail 2 Apr 2011 86,061 miles

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

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

both rear tyres have a slight distort

slight play in steering rack

Fail 8 Dec 2009 80,773 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 80,773 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 75,976 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 FUE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 YP55 FUE, 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 YP55 FUE registered?

YP55 FUE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 3 December 2005.

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