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YK55 GSN

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1898cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

132,155 mi
Last recorded132,155 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 GSN
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,898cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2017 132,155 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2017 132,131 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2016 125,090 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2016 125,090 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 109,309 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2015 109,309 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 99,400 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 99,400 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 17 Oct 2013 92,022 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 83,295 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 72,476 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Oct 2010 62,266 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 50,906 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2009 50,906 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 40,394 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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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YK55 GSN is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,898cc 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 YK55 GSN, 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 YK55 GSN registered?

YK55 GSN is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 December 2005.

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