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YP05 TKA

2005 Saab 9-3

Grey Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

97,817 mi
Last recorded97,817 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP05 TKA
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 97,817 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2017 91,334 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Mar 2017 91,300 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box broken at weld where pipe enters box (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flexy (7.1.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2016 85,542 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Front flexi & rear silencer (7.1.2)

Offside front tyre wearing on edges

Pass 31 Mar 2015 77,578 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 77,578 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 75,351 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2013 69,023 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 66,729 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condensation in n/s/r inner lamp unit

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 1 Mar 2013 66,729 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

condensation in n/s/r inner lamp unit

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 1 Mar 2012 60,663 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 60,662 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Feb 2011 53,666 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2010 46,769 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 41,030 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 25 Apr 2008 32,048 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 TKA is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Grey with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 TKA, 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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YP05 TKA is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 28 April 2005.

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