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YP55 FUT

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,457 mi
Last recorded140,457 miles
Recorded on25 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP55 FUT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 May 2017 140,457 miles
Fail 23 May 2017

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 126,957 miles
Fail 8 May 2016 126,957 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Jan 2015 112,596 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 102,974 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2012 77,084 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2010 63,059 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 59,882 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 47,930 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 47,930 miles

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 32,824 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 FUT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FUT, 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 FUT registered?

YP55 FUT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 11 November 2005.

Is YP55 FUT safe to buy?

The MOT history for YP55 FUT shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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