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YK55 UUE

2005 Saab 9-3

Red Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2018
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,758 mi
Last recorded116,758 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 10 Jun 2019 116,758 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases E.G.R pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

front sub frame signs of heavy corrosion

rear sub frame signs of heavy corrosion

Pass 20 Sep 2017 111,630 miles

advise replacing front number plate

corrosion front shock absorbers

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

rear exhaust shield loose

slight blow exhaust manifold

Fail 16 Sep 2017 52,525 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

advise replacing front number plate

corrosion front shock absorbers

corrosion n/s/f brake pipe

o/s/f tyre 1.7mm

o/s/r tyre near limit

rear exhaust shield loose

slight blow exhaust manifold

Pass 6 Sep 2016 102,362 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

both rear brakes have a slight bind

nearside rear tyre worn inside and outside edges

Fail 5 Sep 2016 102,362 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

both rear brakes have a slight bind

fuel filter outer body corroded

nearside rear tyre worn inside and outside edges

Pass 20 Aug 2015 89,841 miles

play in both inner steering rack joints

Pass 6 Aug 2014 86,505 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 85,233 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 83,655 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 83,655 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2010 76,314 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 76,314 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Oct 2009 65,697 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 56,306 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 UUE is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Red with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 UUE, 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 UUE registered?

YK55 UUE is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 5 October 2005.

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