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YD55 KZT

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests10 (7 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

121,227 mi
Last recorded121,227 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 KZT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

7 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2015 121,227 miles

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

Fail 17 Jan 2015 121,227 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 11 Jan 2014 114,124 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2013 108,446 miles

rear discs corroded

Pass 12 Jan 2012 94,222 miles

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

Rear discs pitted

Fail 11 Jan 2012 94,222 miles

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

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

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

Rear discs pitted

Fail 8 Jan 2011 78,369 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Jan 2011 78,369 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 63,575 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 46,562 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 KZT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 KZT, 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 YD55 KZT registered?

YD55 KZT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 19 September 2005.

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