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YP55 FVF

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

116,850 mi
Last recorded116,850 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2018 116,850 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 105,587 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 14 Nov 2017 105,585 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 19 Nov 2016 99,217 miles

e.m.l on

Fail 12 Nov 2016 98,998 miles

Fuel system component leaking at rear (7.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking steering rack (2.3.3b)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) steering rack worn on n/s (2.2.A.1b)

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

e.m.l on

Pass 19 Nov 2015 89,411 miles

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

play in n/s drumstick

Fail 19 Nov 2015 89,411 miles

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

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

play in n/s drumstick

Pass 7 Nov 2014 79,686 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Nov 2014 79,686 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 69,637 miles

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 21 Nov 2012 63,790 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 17 Nov 2012 63,745 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Pass 14 Oct 2011 56,330 miles

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

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 28 Sep 2010 49,816 miles

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

dip beam lamps stuck on auto

Pass 26 Oct 2009 44,090 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 33,074 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 FVF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel 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 FVF, 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 FVF registered?

YP55 FVF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 November 2005.

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