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YY55 HNU

2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2022
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

180,994 mi
Last recorded180,994 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V104,231 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY55 HNU
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc
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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2020 180,994 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2020 180,497 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2018 165,995 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V?

Based on 1,328 MOT tests across 193 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
9,151
Miles/Year
21
Year Lifespan
193
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 90
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 40
coil spring broken 38
position lamp(s) not working 30
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 26
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YY55 HNU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.7% with a typical mileage of 104,231 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 Linear Sport Tid 8V fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 90 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YY55 HNU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V typically stays on UK roads for around 21 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YY55 HNU registered?

YY55 HNU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Linear Sport Tid 8V, first registered on 23 November 2005.

Is YY55 HNU safe to buy?

The MOT history for YY55 HNU shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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