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YP55 FUJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Yellow Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Sep 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

119,677 mi
Last recorded119,677 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 FUJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourYellow
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2019 119,677 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose hanging free from fixing

Offside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

timing chain noisy

Pass 31 Aug 2018 110,880 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated requires cable pulling out to allow bonnet to lock shut (3.1 (c))

Front head light colour not matching but still yellow/white light

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from front screen ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar 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))

brake fluid becoming dirty

clicking noise from behind steering wheel, steering column not visible covers fitted

Fail 31 Aug 2018 110,880 miles

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

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

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated requires cable pulling out to allow bonnet to lock shut (3.1 (c))

Front head light colour not matching but still yellow/white light

Items removed from driver's view prior to test from front screen ()

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

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar 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))

brake fluid becoming dirty

clicking noise from behind steering wheel, steering column not visible covers fitted

Pass 25 Aug 2017 102,024 miles

Nearside Front sidewall damaged

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 25 Aug 2017 102,024 miles

Nearside Front sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2016 92,595 miles

passenger wiper torn at centre

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 26 Aug 2016 92,422 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

passenger wiper torn at centre

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 28 Aug 2015 83,656 miles

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Aug 2014 75,959 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

front pipe,exhaust flexi cover insecure

nsr disc has runout

Pass 27 Aug 2013 67,595 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 59,119 miles

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Aug 2011 51,152 miles

Exhaust tailbox heat shield loose

Nearside front wiper blade split

Fail 17 Aug 2011 51,152 miles

Exhaust tailbox heat shield loose

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front wiper blade split

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 44,429 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 37,394 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 29,859 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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YP55 FUJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Yellow with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FUJ, 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 FUJ registered?

YP55 FUJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 November 2005.

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