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YR55 AYP

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2020
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,489 mi
Last recorded100,489 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 AYP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 100,489 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Feb 2018 93,651 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2017 87,789 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 11 Feb 2017 87,788 miles

Central Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Central Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 12 Feb 2016 80,470 miles

hangers on middle section of exhaust broken

inner rack ends have play

rear tyres slightly perished

slight oil leak

Pass 26 Feb 2015 74,564 miles

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Centre exhaust hanger corroded and broken away

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 26 Feb 2015 74,564 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Both rear tyres slightly deteriorated

Centre exhaust hanger corroded and broken away

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2014 68,093 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 62,011 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 60,527 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Feb 2012 60,527 miles

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,633 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 47,509 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 41,140 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 AYP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YR55 AYP, 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 AYP registered?

YR55 AYP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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