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YT55 FON

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2019
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

192,300 mi
Last recorded192,300 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 31 Oct 2019 192,300 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (tracking arm) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached both side mounts smashed (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central exhaust heatshield insecure

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases engine bay, possibly egr pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

MIL lamp on

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 173,210 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 173,210 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2017 168,330 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 159,497 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 11,857 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2014 137,623 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 129,896 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 119,387 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2012 119,384 miles

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

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

The engine light is on.

Pass 28 Sep 2011 112,512 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2011 112,512 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Sep 2010 96,619 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2009 77,302 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2009 77,302 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2008 67,397 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 FON is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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

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