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YK55 WKU

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

221,517 mi
Last recorded221,517 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 WKU
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 221,517 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 195,097 miles

Offside Front rack end slight play

Pass 13 May 2015 164,134 miles
Pass 19 May 2014 133,953 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 8 May 2013 98,867 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 90,296 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 May 2011 80,028 miles

(STRONG ADVISE) O/s/f anti roll bar link arm knocking

Both front tyres worn on outer edges

Both rear suspension top arm outer bushes have slight play

Pass 21 May 2010 72,485 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 62,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 62,144 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 36,961 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 WKU is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 WKU, 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 WKU registered?

YK55 WKU is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 1 September 2005.

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