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CK55 YMU

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jun 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

248,910 mi
Last recorded248,910 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK55 YMU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2018 248,910 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 2 Jun 2018 248,910 miles

Position lamp not working Both front (4.2.1 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both front (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 27 May 2017 221,506 miles
Fail 27 May 2017 221,506 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2016 192,649 miles

All four tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 29 May 2015 168,533 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 147,758 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 25 Apr 2014 147,405 miles

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

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

Offside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 130,185 miles

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

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

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside mirror glass incorrect.

Fail 2 Mar 2013 130,185 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

offside mirror glass incorrect.

Fail 16 Jan 2012 105,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

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

Offside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on outer edge.

offside wing mirror glass taped on also no back to mirror.

Pass 16 Jan 2012 105,789 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both rear tyres worn on outer edge.

offside wing mirror glass taped on also no back to mirror.

Fail 13 Jan 2011 86,126 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2011 86,126 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 15 Jan 2010 64,164 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 64,164 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jan 2009 37,408 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)

corrsion on front discs inner face.

Pass 7 Nov 2008 65,657 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

slight movement in nearside inner steering rack joint

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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CK55 YMU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 CK55 YMU, 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 CK55 YMU registered?

CK55 YMU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 25 November 2005.

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