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YR55 AYM

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

128,276 mi
Last recorded128,276 miles
Recorded on2 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 AYM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2017 128,276 miles
Fail 2 May 2017 128,276 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 107,938 miles

nearside headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 7 Apr 2016 107,598 miles

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

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

nearside headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced

offside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Apr 2015 86,824 miles

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

Fail 8 Apr 2015 86,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2014 70,042 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2014 70,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Oct 2012 55,068 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2012 55,068 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 45,763 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,168 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2009 25,651 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 16,236 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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YR55 AYM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 YR55 AYM, 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 YR55 AYM registered?

YR55 AYM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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