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CK05 YVO

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

195,686 mi
Last recorded195,686 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 YVO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 195,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald and misshaped on inside edge but not full cut tred (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald and misshaped on inside edge but not full cut tred (4.1.E.1)

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

oil leaking

sill covers fitted

temporally fuel cap fitted

wipers smearing slightly

Fail 31 Oct 2017 192,426 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 18 Feb 2016 164,626 miles

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

temporary fuel cap fitted

Fail 18 Feb 2016 164,620 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

engine oil leak

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 12 Feb 2015 141,949 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2015 141,949 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 122,284 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Fail 13 Feb 2014 122,276 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 28 Feb 2013 102,177 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2012 79,992 miles

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

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Feb 2012 79,992 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Upper Torque/reaction arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2011 54,263 miles

wear in both rear top outer arm bushes.

Pass 24 Feb 2010 40,332 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 20,677 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 20,623 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
Full Saab 9-3 reliability report

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CK05 YVO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 CK05 YVO, 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 CK05 YVO registered?

CK05 YVO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 26 May 2005.

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