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OY55 YSZ

2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid

Blue Diesel 1655cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

91,912 mi
Last recorded91,912 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid105,027 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY55 YSZ
MakeSaab
Model9-3 Vector Sport Tid
Year2005
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,655cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 91,912 miles
Fail 6 May 2026 91,905 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2025 84,313 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2024 76,241 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2024 76,215 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2021 74,992 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2019 72,932 miles

How Reliable is the Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid?

Based on 7,269 MOT tests across 928 vehicles.

73.9%
Pass Rate
8,780
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
928
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 268
coil spring broken 175
position lamp(s) not working 116
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 100
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 100
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OY55 YSZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid in Blue with a 1,655cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 105,027 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 Vector Sport Tid fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 268 recorded failures. If you're considering buying OY55 YSZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 21 years old, this Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was OY55 YSZ registered?

OY55 YSZ is a 2005 Saab 9-3 Vector Sport Tid, first registered on 21 September 2005.

Is OY55 YSZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for OY55 YSZ shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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