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YT55 FPL

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

133,892 mi
Last recorded133,892 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 133,892 miles

side skirts and undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Mar 2017 129,582 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 124,194 miles

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

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

Pass 23 May 2015 117,485 miles
Pass 3 May 2014 112,486 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 105,708 miles

slight kerbing bar damage on o/s rear tyre

Pass 17 May 2012 98,402 miles

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

Fail 17 May 2012 98,402 miles

Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2010 88,967 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Fail 20 Sep 2010 88,907 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 76,619 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 68,505 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)

engine management light showing on dash

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 FPL 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 83.3%.

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 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 FPL, 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 FPL registered?

YT55 FPL is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 September 2005.

Is YT55 FPL safe to buy?

The MOT history for YT55 FPL shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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