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CK05 YVR

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,033 mi
Last recorded140,033 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK05 YVR
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 140,033 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2016 129,102 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 129,102 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Aug 2015 119,223 miles

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Fail 11 Aug 2015 119,223 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

offside rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2014 107,527 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 98,062 miles

Nearside rear suspension bush slight play

Oil leak from drivers side engine

RH Brake light display warning but lamp works

offside front steering arm into rack minimal play

Fail 31 May 2013 98,062 miles

Nearside rear suspension bush slight play

Oil leak from drivers side engine

RH Brake light display warning but lamp works

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

offside front steering arm into rack minimal play

Pass 16 May 2012 88,702 miles
Fail 7 May 2011 70,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 7 May 2011 70,049 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 May 2010 50,918 miles
Pass 19 May 2009 39,575 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 May 2009 39,573 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 23 May 2008 34,247 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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CK05 YVR is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 2,000cc 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 YVR, 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 YVR registered?

CK05 YVR is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 10 May 2005.

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