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YT55 FRF

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2015
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

141,543 mi
Last recorded141,543 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYT55 FRF
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2014 141,543 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Sep 2014 141,512 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Aug 2013 130,128 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2012 119,756 miles

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

osf track rod worn but not excessive

slight water ingress in nsf headlamp but not affecting beam pattern

Fail 30 Aug 2012 119,756 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

osf track rod worn but not excessive

slight water ingress in nsf headlamp but not affecting beam pattern

Pass 17 Aug 2011 108,701 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2011 108,701 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Aug 2010 97,154 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 87,384 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2009 87,384 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 65,732 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 FRF is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 FRF, 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 FRF registered?

YT55 FRF is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 6 September 2005.

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