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YK55 UTV

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2023
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

159,879 mi
Last recorded159,879 miles
Recorded on7 Feb 2023
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 UTV
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 7 Feb 2023 159,879 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced Both sides UV damage (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Both Sides Chassis legs, Sub Frame mount points (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Strut Top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Slight Exhaust Gas leak from EGR area

Windscreen wiper blade defective Both front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Feb 2022 153,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 1 Feb 2022 153,435 miles

Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))

Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged both slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 149,212 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2021 149,212 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 144,447 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2019 134,420 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 134,420 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Pass 30 Jan 2018 126,549 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 125,851 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 115,433 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2015 101,819 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2014 92,490 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2013 88,225 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2013 88,225 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 81,760 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 74,021 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 65,177 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2009 58,311 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 49,853 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 UTV is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UTV, 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 UTV registered?

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

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