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YU05 TXJ

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Sep 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

107,445 mi
Last recorded107,445 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYU05 TXJ
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2020 107,445 miles

Headlamps misty

Pass 6 Sep 2019 100,619 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 93,518 miles

Sill covers fitted

Fail 10 Sep 2018 93,581 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/R17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/R17 91w (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Sill covers fitted

Pass 30 Jan 2018 88,758 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 covers & under trays fitted.

Fail 29 Jan 2018 88,758 miles

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking hose to calipar. (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking hose to calipar. (3.6.A.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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 covers & under trays fitted.

Pass 22 Mar 2017 81,487 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2017 81,487 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 72,815 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 65,126 miles

nsr seat belt does not always lock

Pass 24 Mar 2014 57,890 miles

Oil leak

both front wheel tyre valves heavily cracked

o/s/f wheel bearing noisey

o/s/r outer brake pad worn low

Pass 20 Mar 2013 51,167 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 45,257 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 38,904 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 33,197 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2009 26,776 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 21,107 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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YU05 TXJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YU05 TXJ, 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 YU05 TXJ registered?

YU05 TXJ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 October 2005.

Is YU05 TXJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YU05 TXJ shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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