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YT55 FNZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2015
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

85,728 mi
Last recorded85,728 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 FNZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2014 85,728 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2014 85,728 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 12 Dec 2013 77,208 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Dec 2013 77,208 miles

Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2012 69,321 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 62,533 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

air bag light on

Fail 21 Nov 2011 62,533 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

Pass 1 Dec 2010 54,917 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 54,917 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Dec 2009 48,098 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2009 48,080 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 17 Dec 2008 39,103 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 FNZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YT55 FNZ, 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 FNZ registered?

YT55 FNZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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