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YK55 UTS

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2024
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

142,346 mi
Last recorded142,346 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 UTS
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2023 142,346 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2022 141,495 miles

Offside Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 135,872 miles

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 118,980 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2019 118,980 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 108,529 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 103,210 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 99,325 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Sep 2015 96,120 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 92,018 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 87,930 miles

Nearside Rear 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 21 Sep 2012 83,339 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 21 Sep 2012 83,339 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 79,292 miles

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

Fail 19 Sep 2011 79,292 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2010 75,977 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,285 miles

rear reg plate slight distortion to letter.

Fail 11 Sep 2009 69,285 miles

Front registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

rear reg plate slight distortion to letter.

Pass 12 Sep 2008 50,813 miles

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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YK55 UTS is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YK55 UTS, 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 UTS registered?

YK55 UTS is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 23 September 2005.

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The MOT history for YK55 UTS shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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