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YR55 AYK

2005 Saab 9-3

Blue Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2016
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

135,082 mi
Last recorded135,082 miles
Recorded on29 May 2015
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR55 AYK
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2015 135,082 miles

Off side rear tyre out of shape.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 134,604 miles

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

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

Rear both banana bushes have play in them

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

Fail 26 Sep 2014 134,604 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

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

Rear both banana bushes have play in them

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 125,995 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 9 Nov 2012 97,617 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2011 82,691 miles

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

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)

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

both rear brake discs rusty on edges

Pass 3 Nov 2010 56,311 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 43,510 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,144 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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YR55 AYK is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Blue with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 YR55 AYK, 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 YR55 AYK registered?

YR55 AYK is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 31 October 2005.

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