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YA54 ABK

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2014
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

60,655 mi
Last recorded60,655 miles
Recorded on19 Apr 2013
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA54 ABK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Apr 2013 60,655 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2012 47,120 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 47,120 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Apr 2011 37,017 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 19 Apr 2011 37,019 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 15 Apr 2010 26,111 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,016 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 16,141 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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YA54 ABK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YA54 ABK, 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 YA54 ABK registered?

YA54 ABK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 January 2005.

Is YA54 ABK safe to buy?

The MOT history for YA54 ABK shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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