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YD55 KZN

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

140,009 mi
Last recorded140,009 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 KZN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2020 140,009 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 133,587 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 133,514 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 127,458 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2017 116,595 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2016 100,292 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 96,900 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 88,078 miles

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 May 2013 79,814 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 71,456 miles

offside washer jet seems to be weak

sevice light is on

Pass 7 Jun 2011 63,696 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2011 63,696 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Fail 12 Mar 2010 54,814 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Mar 2010 54,814 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 46,688 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2009 46,688 miles

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

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

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

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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YD55 KZN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 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 YD55 KZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YD55 KZN registered?

YD55 KZN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 8 September 2005.

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