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YT55 FNW

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2018
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

165,111 mi
Last recorded165,111 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 FNW
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2017 165,111 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2017 165,111 miles

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

Pass 15 Dec 2015 153,480 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 15 Dec 2015 153,480 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexi (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 141,300 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2013 122,456 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 111,102 miles

front brake discs getting worn.nsf brake pads worn more than osf.

nsr brake disc getting corroded outer edges.

Fail 18 Dec 2012 110,902 miles

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

front brake discs getting worn.nsf brake pads worn more than osf.

nsr brake disc getting corroded outer edges.

Pass 21 Dec 2011 101,052 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2010 82,934 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2009 64,660 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2008 45,539 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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YT55 FNW is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver 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 YT55 FNW, 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 FNW registered?

YT55 FNW is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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