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YH05 KCN

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

176,036 mi
Last recorded176,036 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH05 KCN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2016 176,036 miles
Pass 26 May 2015 168,374 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 146,277 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 117,732 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 17 May 2012 76,329 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 May 2012 76,329 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Sep 2011 70,865 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 60,490 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 60,490 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 50,330 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2008 37,626 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 29 Sep 2008 37,625 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Apr 2008 36,731 miles

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

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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YH05 KCN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YH05 KCN, 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 YH05 KCN registered?

YH05 KCN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 7 April 2005.

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