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YK55 UTO

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2018
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

143,600 mi
Last recorded143,600 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 UTO
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2017 143,600 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Dec 2016 130,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 9 Dec 2016 130,079 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 118,574 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 110,693 miles

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

front tyres edges running off

heat shield loose

wipers tearing

Pass 7 Dec 2013 102,508 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 95,694 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2011 86,358 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,358 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 78,808 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 68,226 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 51,432 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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YK55 UTO is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 UTO, 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 UTO registered?

YK55 UTO is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 20 September 2005.

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