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YD55 KZP

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,308 mi
Last recorded137,308 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 KZP
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2018 137,308 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside inner rack ends slight play (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2017 130,244 miles

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside rack ends slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 3 Jul 2017 130,241 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar insecure droplink (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc inner gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

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

Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel nearside and offside rack ends slight play (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 127,020 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 127,020 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 115,468 miles

Nearside Rear Upper outer arm bush slight play

Offside Rear Upper outer arm bush slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 13 Jan 2016 115,468 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front door mirror glass missing

Nearside Rear Upper outer arm bush slight play

Offside Rear Upper outer arm bush slight play

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 19 Dec 2014 99,935 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 78,504 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2014 78,492 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 76,823 miles

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 13 Jul 2013 76,794 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 63,670 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 63,670 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2011 59,605 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2010 54,218 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 48,269 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 40,172 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 39,398 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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YD55 KZP is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 YD55 KZP, 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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YD55 KZP is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 2 September 2005.

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