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YK55 UTT

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

148,105 mi
Last recorded148,105 miles
Recorded on21 Sep 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 UTT
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Sep 2017 148,105 miles

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

Fail 21 Sep 2017 148,105 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 141,113 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 7 Sep 2016 141,113 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Sep 2015 134,053 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2015 134,053 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2014 128,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 127,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s/f strut top stiff in operation

Fail 23 Oct 2013 127,037 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)

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

Offside Fuel pipe insecure (7.2.1)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

o/s/f strut top stiff in operation

Pass 31 Oct 2012 117,288 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

o/s/r tyre perished in tyre treads

Pass 28 Oct 2011 104,327 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 104,327 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 92,138 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 25 Oct 2010 92,138 miles

Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 29 Oct 2009 67,647 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Sep 2008 46,367 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 UTT is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 UTT, 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 UTT registered?

YK55 UTT is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 29 September 2005.

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