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YC55 CDY

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

94,425 mi
Last recorded94,425 miles
Recorded on13 May 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC55 CDY
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2019 94,425 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Apr 2018 87,672 miles

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion under vehicle

Fail 6 Apr 2018 87,657 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fuel system component leaking fuel filter (7.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 1 Mar 2017 82,680 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Fail 1 Mar 2017 82,680 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Outer Shoulder Wear (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin ns/os (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 77,495 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 71,397 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 21 Feb 2014 66,273 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 21 Feb 2014 66,273 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Mar 2013 60,337 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)

Fail 1 Mar 2013 60,337 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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 29 Feb 2012 53,222 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2010 46,072 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 45,282 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 38,922 miles

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

Pass 19 Sep 2008 30,383 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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YC55 CDY is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YC55 CDY, 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 YC55 CDY registered?

YC55 CDY is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 30 September 2005.

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