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YC05 YCK

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2019
Tests11 (11 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

223,574 mi
Last recorded223,574 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC05 YCK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

11 pass
Pass 7 Mar 2018 223,574 miles

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

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 208,269 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2016 194,974 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 177,794 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 161,931 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)

Pass 12 Mar 2013 147,621 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 131,303 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2011 112,864 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 110,035 miles

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

engine light

n/s inner rack arm has slight play

Pass 23 Mar 2009 103,353 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 85,181 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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YC05 YCK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 YC05 YCK, 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 YC05 YCK registered?

YC05 YCK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 May 2005.

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