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YB05 ZXM

2005 Saab 9-3

Beige Diesel 1910cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

132,138 mi
Last recorded132,138 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2016
Typical for 2005 Saab 9-389,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB05 ZXM
MakeSaab
Model9-3
Year2005
ColourBeige
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,910cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2016 132,138 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 125,968 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear pads and discs worn

oil leak

Fail 17 Aug 2015 125,960 miles

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front tyre worn on edges

Rear pads and discs worn

oil leak

Pass 29 Jul 2014 119,526 miles

2ND CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE WIRING LOOM INSECURE

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD AT REAR INSECURE

EXHAUST REAR SECTION INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

O/S/F WING DAMAGED

O/S/SIDE REPEATER INSECURE

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

Oil leak

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

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

Fail 28 Jul 2014 119,496 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front All position lamps have less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

2ND CHILD SEAT FITTED IN REAR

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

ENGINE WIRING LOOM INSECURE

EXHAUST HEAT SHIELD AT REAR INSECURE

EXHAUST REAR SECTION INADEQUATELY SUPPORTED

O/S/F WING DAMAGED

O/S/SIDE REPEATER INSECURE

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

Oil leak

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2013 113,640 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 105,895 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

damage to passenger side indicator

Pass 8 Aug 2011 94,183 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 8 Aug 2011 94,183 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Aug 2010 82,949 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front steering arm inner joint play

Fail 19 Aug 2010 82,949 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside front steering arm inner joint play

Pass 21 Aug 2009 70,086 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2008 53,318 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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YB05 ZXM is a 2005 Saab 9-3 in Beige with a 1,910cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 YB05 ZXM, 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 YB05 ZXM registered?

YB05 ZXM is a 2005 Saab 9-3, first registered on 27 July 2005.

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