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YN54 KXB

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2016
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

148,759 mi
Last recorded148,759 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN54 KXB
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 Sep 2016 148,759 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak Corroded and leaking (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Sep 2015 136,781 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2015 136,752 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 133,024 miles

Engine management light on

Pass 30 Aug 2013 122,560 miles

engine managment light on

Fail 29 Aug 2013 122,560 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

engine managment light on

Pass 5 Sep 2012 113,799 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2012 113,799 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2011 103,702 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2011 103,702 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

handbrake travel long

nearside front tyre outer sidewall perishing slightly

poly-v belt starting to crack

Pass 20 Apr 2010 87,295 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 76,252 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Feb 2008 69,020 miles

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

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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YN54 KXB is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 YN54 KXB, 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 YN54 KXB registered?

YN54 KXB is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 14 January 2005.

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