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YP05 THK

2005 Saab 9-3

Black Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,749 mi
Last recorded141,749 miles
Recorded on1 Jul 2019
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 THK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Jul 2019 141,749 miles

Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 136,905 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2017 130,795 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 125,870 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 121,532 miles

engine light on,

Pass 17 Jun 2014 117,037 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2013 111,790 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2012 107,606 miles

FRONT & REAR DISC(S) SLIGHTLY PITTED CORRODED

Pass 16 Jun 2011 102,721 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jun 2010 96,919 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 96,919 miles

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

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

Fail 29 May 2009 88,474 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2009 88,474 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 71,946 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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YP05 THK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Black with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 YP05 THK, 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 YP05 THK registered?

YP05 THK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 13 May 2005.

Is YP05 THK safe to buy?

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