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YD55 KZU

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,452 mi
Last recorded141,452 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD55 KZU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Aug 2016 141,452 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 125,563 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2015 125,521 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 125,373 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2015 124,609 miles

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

o/s/f seatbelt not retracting properly

Fail 20 Jan 2015 124,609 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 118,912 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Feb 2013 112,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 107,230 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 101,808 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 101,808 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2010 87,289 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2010 87,289 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2008 50,786 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2008 50,786 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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 KZU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KZU, 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 KZU registered?

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

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