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YK55 WLL

2005 Saab 9-3

Silver Petrol 1800cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,153 mi
Last recorded87,153 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2020
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYK55 WLL
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,800cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2020 87,153 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 20 Jan 2020 87,153 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2019 83,852 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Jan 2018 77,580 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 77,579 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 73,483 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2015 70,932 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 69,157 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 2 Jan 2013 63,115 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 2 Jan 2013 63,115 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2011 51,600 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 37,952 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2009 26,367 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 16,900 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 WLL is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Silver with a 1,800cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WLL, 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 WLL registered?

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

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