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YK55 UTE

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1796cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2015
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

133,791 mi
Last recorded133,791 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2014
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 UTE
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2014 133,791 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2013 126,352 miles

Airbag light on

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

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

OSF coil spring corroding

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

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 126,352 miles

Airbag light on

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

OSF coil spring corroding

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Sep 2011 122,786 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2010 118,587 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 11,534 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 101,611 miles

slight play in n/s/f wheel

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 UTE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,796cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YK55 UTE, 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 UTE registered?

YK55 UTE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

Is YK55 UTE safe to buy?

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