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YT55 FNP

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2016
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

156,940 mi
Last recorded156,940 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 FNP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2015 156,940 miles

Center exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 1 Apr 2015 156,596 miles

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

Center exhaust heat shield insecure

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 140,505 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2014 140,501 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 123,160 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 123,153 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside rear brake pads low

offside front seat belt slow to retract

Pass 19 May 2012 106,078 miles

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

Pass 24 Jun 2011 99,357 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2010 82,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 31 Mar 2010 82,421 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 66,183 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 66,176 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 58,752 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2008 58,720 miles

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

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

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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YT55 FNP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 YT55 FNP, 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 YT55 FNP registered?

YT55 FNP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 22 September 2005.

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