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YK55 UTZ

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2022
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

154,080 mi
Last recorded154,080 miles
Recorded on23 Dec 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 Dec 2020 154,080 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 23 Dec 2020 154,080 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2020 147,923 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe flexi (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 14 Dec 2019 147,892 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 142,419 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2017 140,679 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 131,746 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 120,407 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2014 114,674 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2013 107,298 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 100,610 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 100,610 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 89,332 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2012 89,332 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2011 77,824 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2010 66,534 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2009 53,144 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2009 53,134 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 45,624 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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 UTZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 UTZ, 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 UTZ registered?

YK55 UTZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 21 September 2005.

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